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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.82, 431.72 and 125.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.82, 431.72 and 125.51 is: 188.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.82 : 431.72 = 125.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.82/431.72 = 125.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.82x = 431.72 × 125.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.82x = 54,182.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,182.39/287.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.25

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