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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.54, 431.24 and 125.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.54, 431.24 and 125.18 is: 187.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.54 : 431.24 = 125.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.54/431.24 = 125.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.54x = 431.24 × 125.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.54x = 53,982.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,982.62/287.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.74

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