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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.92, 431.89 and 125.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.92, 431.89 and 125.61 is: 188.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.92 : 431.89 = 125.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.92/431.89 = 125.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.92x = 431.89 × 125.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.92x = 54,249.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,249.70/287.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.42

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