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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.57, 431.37 and 82.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.57, 431.37 and 82.15 is: 123.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.57 : 431.37 = 82.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.57/431.37 = 82.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.57x = 431.37 × 82.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.57x = 35,435.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,435.97/287.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.22

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