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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.39, 431.11 and 125.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.39, 431.11 and 125.08 is: 187.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.39 : 431.11 = 125.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.39/431.11 = 125.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.39x = 431.11 × 125.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.39x = 53,923.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,923.24/287.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.63

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