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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.81, 431.41 and 125.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.81, 431.41 and 125.61 is: 188.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.81 : 431.41 = 125.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.81/431.41 = 125.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.81x = 431.41 × 125.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.81x = 54,189.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,189.41/287.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.28

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