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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.02, 431.87 and 125.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.02, 431.87 and 125.63 is: 188.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.02 : 431.87 = 125.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.02/431.87 = 125.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.02x = 431.87 × 125.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.02x = 54,253.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,253.04/288.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.37

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