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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.80, 431.80 and 125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.80, 431.80 and 125.48 is: 188.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.80 : 431.80 = 125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.80/431.80 = 125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.80x = 431.80 × 125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.80x = 54,182.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,182.26/287.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.26

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