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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.83, 431.88 and 123.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.83, 431.88 and 123.35 is: 185.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.83 : 431.88 = 123.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.83/431.88 = 123.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.83x = 431.88 × 123.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.83x = 53,272.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,272.40/287.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.08

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