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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.12, 430.56 and 124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.12, 430.56 and 124.70 is: 186.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.12 : 430.56 = 124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.12/430.56 = 124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.12x = 430.56 × 124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.12x = 53,688.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,688.68/287.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.99

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