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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.96, 432 and 123.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.96, 432 and 123.39 is: 185.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.96 : 432 = 123.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.96/432 = 123.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.96x = 432 × 123.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.96x = 53,304.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,304.48/287.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.11

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