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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.88, 431.83 and 123.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.88, 431.83 and 123.35 is: 185.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.88 : 431.83 = 123.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.88/431.83 = 123.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.88x = 431.83 × 123.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.88x = 53,265.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,265.44/287.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.03

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