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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.02, 430.62 and 124.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.02, 430.62 and 124.81 is: 187.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.02 : 430.62 = 124.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.02/430.62 = 124.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.02x = 430.62 × 124.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.02x = 53,745.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,745.68/287.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.25

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