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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.60, 431.56 and 125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.60, 431.56 and 125.40 is: 188.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.60 : 431.56 = 125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.60/431.56 = 125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.60x = 431.56 × 125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.60x = 54,117.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,117.62/287.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.17

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