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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.95, 431.85 and 125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.95, 431.85 and 125.60 is: 188.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.95 : 431.85 = 125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.95/431.85 = 125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.95x = 431.85 × 125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.95x = 54,237.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,237.57/287.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.36

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