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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.40, 431.14 and 122.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.40, 431.14 and 122.96 is: 184.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.40 : 431.14 = 122.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.40/431.14 = 122.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.40x = 431.14 × 122.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.40x = 53,012.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,012.97/287.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.46

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