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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.58, 431.01 and 125.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.58, 431.01 and 125.08 is: 187.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.58 : 431.01 = 125.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.58/431.01 = 125.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.58x = 431.01 × 125.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.58x = 53,910.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,910.73/287.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.46

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