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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.58, 432.82 and 83.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.58, 432.82 and 83.10 is: 124.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.58 : 432.82 = 83.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.58/432.82 = 83.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.58x = 432.82 × 83.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.58x = 35,966.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,966.05/288.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.63

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