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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.77, 431.83 and 123.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.77, 431.83 and 123.23 is: 184.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.77 : 431.83 = 123.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.77/431.83 = 123.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.77x = 431.83 × 123.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.77x = 53,214.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,214.41/287.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.92

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