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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.14, 430.75 and 124.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.14, 430.75 and 124.82 is: 187.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.14 : 430.75 = 124.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.14/430.75 = 124.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.14x = 430.75 × 124.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.14x = 53,766.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,766.22/287.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.25

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