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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.97, 432 and 125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.97, 432 and 125.70 is: 188.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.97 : 432 = 125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.97/432 = 125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.97x = 432 × 125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.97x = 54,302.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,302.40/287.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.57

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