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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.68, 431.48 and 125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.68, 431.48 and 125.48 is: 188.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.68 : 431.48 = 125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.68/431.48 = 125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.68x = 431.48 × 125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.68x = 54,142.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,142.11/287.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.20

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