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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.33, 431.15 and 124.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.33, 431.15 and 124.83 is: 187.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.33 : 431.15 = 124.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.33/431.15 = 124.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.33x = 431.15 × 124.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.33x = 53,819.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,819.83/287.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.31

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