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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.25, 430.41 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.25, 430.41 and 124.74 is: 186.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.25 : 430.41 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.25/430.41 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.25x = 430.41 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.25x = 53,689.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,689.81/287.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.91

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