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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.04, 432.07 and 125.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.04, 432.07 and 125.39 is: 188.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.04 : 432.07 = 125.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.04/432.07 = 125.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.04x = 432.07 × 125.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.04x = 54,177.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,177.26/288.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.09

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