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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.74, 431.29 and 125.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.74, 431.29 and 125.11 is: 187.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.74 : 431.29 = 125.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.74/431.29 = 125.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.74x = 431.29 × 125.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.74x = 53,958.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,958.69/287.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.53

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