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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.48, 431.28 and 125.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.48, 431.28 and 125.16 is: 187.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.48 : 431.28 = 125.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.48/431.28 = 125.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.48x = 431.28 × 125.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.48x = 53,979.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,979.00/287.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.77

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