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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.85, 431.75 and 82.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.85, 431.75 and 82.41 is: 123.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.85 : 431.75 = 82.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.85/431.75 = 82.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.85x = 431.75 × 82.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.85x = 35,580.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,580.11/287.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.61

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