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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.64, 431.01 and 125.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.64, 431.01 and 125.10 is: 187.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.64 : 431.01 = 125.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.64/431.01 = 125.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.64x = 431.01 × 125.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.64x = 53,919.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,919.35/287.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.45

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