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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.46, 430.96 and 125.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.46, 430.96 and 125.02 is: 187.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.46 : 430.96 = 125.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.46/430.96 = 125.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.46x = 430.96 × 125.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.46x = 53,878.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,878.62/287.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.43

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