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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.95, 431.99 and 125.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.95, 431.99 and 125.65 is: 188.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.95 : 431.99 = 125.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.95/431.99 = 125.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.95x = 431.99 × 125.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.95x = 54,279.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,279.54/287.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.50

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