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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.18, 430.82 and 124.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.18, 430.82 and 124.86 is: 187.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.18 : 430.82 = 124.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.18/430.82 = 124.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.18x = 430.82 × 124.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.18x = 53,791.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,791.56/287.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.31

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