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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.94, 431.79 and 125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.94, 431.79 and 125.64 is: 188.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.94 : 431.79 = 125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.94/431.79 = 125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.94x = 431.79 × 125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.94x = 54,250.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,250.10/287.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.41

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