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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.58, 431.44 and 125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.58, 431.44 and 125.28 is: 187.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.58 : 431.44 = 125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.58/431.44 = 125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.58x = 431.44 × 125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.58x = 54,050.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,050.80/287.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.95

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