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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.23, 431.06 and 124.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.23, 431.06 and 124.82 is: 187.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.23 : 431.06 = 124.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.23/431.06 = 124.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.23x = 431.06 × 124.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.23x = 53,806.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,806.17/287.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.33

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