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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.74, 431.73 and 125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.74, 431.73 and 125.44 is: 188.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.74 : 431.73 = 125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.74/431.73 = 125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.74x = 431.73 × 125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.74x = 54,156.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,156.21/287.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.21

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