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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.60, 431.42 and 125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.60, 431.42 and 125.28 is: 187.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.60 : 431.42 = 125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.60/431.42 = 125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.60x = 431.42 × 125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.60x = 54,048.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,048.30/287.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.93

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