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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.75, 431.27 and 123.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.75, 431.27 and 123.21 is: 184.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.75 : 431.27 = 123.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.75/431.27 = 123.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.75x = 431.27 × 123.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.75x = 53,136.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,136.16/287.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.66

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