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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.06, 432.17 and 125.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.06, 432.17 and 125.77 is: 188.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.06 : 432.17 = 125.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.06/432.17 = 125.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.06x = 432.17 × 125.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.06x = 54,354.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,354.02/288.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.69

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