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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.15, 430.72 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.15, 430.72 and 124.74 is: 187.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.15 : 430.72 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.15/430.72 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.15x = 430.72 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.15x = 53,727.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,727.70/287.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.11

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