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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.43, 430.84 and 124.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.43, 430.84 and 124.98 is: 187.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.43 : 430.84 = 124.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.43/430.84 = 124.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.43x = 430.84 × 124.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.43x = 53,846.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,846.38/287.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.34

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