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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.97, 431.96 and 125.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.97, 431.96 and 125.53 is: 188.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.97 : 431.96 = 125.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.97/431.96 = 125.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.97x = 431.96 × 125.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.97x = 54,223.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,223.94/287.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.30

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