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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.27, 431.13 and 125.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.27, 431.13 and 125.07 is: 187.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.27 : 431.13 = 125.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.27/431.13 = 125.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.27x = 431.13 × 125.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.27x = 53,921.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,921.43/287.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.71

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