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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.49, 431.23 and 124.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.49, 431.23 and 124.95 is: 187.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.49 : 431.23 = 124.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.49/431.23 = 124.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.49x = 431.23 × 124.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.49x = 53,882.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,882.19/287.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.42

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