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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.72, 431.44 and 123.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.72, 431.44 and 123.16 is: 184.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.72 : 431.44 = 123.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.72/431.44 = 123.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.72x = 431.44 × 123.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.72x = 53,136.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,136.15/287.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.68

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