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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.96, 432 and 125.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.96, 432 and 125.72 is: 188.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.96 : 432 = 125.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.96/432 = 125.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.96x = 432 × 125.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.96x = 54,311.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,311.04/287.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.61

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