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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.56, 431.27 and 82.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.56, 431.27 and 82.14 is: 123.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.56 : 431.27 = 82.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.56/431.27 = 82.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.56x = 431.27 × 82.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.56x = 35,424.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,424.52/287.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.19

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