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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.29, 431.07 and 125.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.29, 431.07 and 125.08 is: 187.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.29 : 431.07 = 125.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.29/431.07 = 125.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.29x = 431.07 × 125.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.29x = 53,918.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,918.24/287.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.68

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