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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.80, 431.52 and 125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.80, 431.52 and 125.44 is: 188.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.80 : 431.52 = 125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.80/431.52 = 125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.80x = 431.52 × 125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.80x = 54,129.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,129.87/287.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.08

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