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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.37, 431.26 and 124.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.37, 431.26 and 124.97 is: 187.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.37 : 431.26 = 124.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.37/431.26 = 124.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.37x = 431.26 × 124.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.37x = 53,892.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,892.09/287.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.54

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