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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.74, 431.81 and 125.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.74, 431.81 and 125.47 is: 188.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.74 : 431.81 = 125.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.74/431.81 = 125.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.74x = 431.81 × 125.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.74x = 54,179.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,179.51/287.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.29

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