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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.18, 430.74 and 124.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.18, 430.74 and 124.82 is: 187.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.18 : 430.74 = 124.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.18/430.74 = 124.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.18x = 430.74 × 124.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.18x = 53,764.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,764.97/287.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.22

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