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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.45, 431.10 and 125.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.45, 431.10 and 125.25 is: 187.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.45 : 431.10 = 125.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.45/431.10 = 125.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.45x = 431.10 × 125.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.45x = 53,995.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,995.28/287.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.85

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