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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.63, 431.51 and 82.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.63, 431.51 and 82.19 is: 123.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.63 : 431.51 = 82.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.63/431.51 = 82.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.63x = 431.51 × 82.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.63x = 35,465.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,465.81/287.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.30

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