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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.63, 431.44 and 125.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.63, 431.44 and 125.43 is: 188.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.63 : 431.44 = 125.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.63/431.44 = 125.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.63x = 431.44 × 125.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.63x = 54,114.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,114.29/287.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.14

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