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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.03, 432.05 and 125.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.03, 432.05 and 125.68 is: 188.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.03 : 432.05 = 125.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.03/432.05 = 125.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.03x = 432.05 × 125.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.03x = 54,299.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,299.28/288.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.52

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