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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.71, 431.71 and 125.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.71, 431.71 and 125.39 is: 188.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.71 : 431.71 = 125.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.71/431.71 = 125.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.71x = 431.71 × 125.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.71x = 54,132.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,132.88/287.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.15

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