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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.16, 430.76 and 124.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.16, 430.76 and 124.85 is: 187.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.16 : 430.76 = 124.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.16/430.76 = 124.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.16x = 430.76 × 124.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.16x = 53,777.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,777.61/287.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.27

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