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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.26, 430.82 and 124.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.26, 430.82 and 124.91 is: 187.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.26 : 430.82 = 124.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.26/430.82 = 124.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.26x = 430.82 × 124.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.26x = 53,810.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,810.95/287.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.32

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