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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.54, 432.70 and 83.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.54, 432.70 and 83.04 is: 124.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.54 : 432.70 = 83.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.54/432.70 = 83.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.54x = 432.70 × 83.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.54x = 35,930.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,930.51/288.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.53

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