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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.08, 431.88 and 125.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.08, 431.88 and 125.74 is: 188.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.08 : 431.88 = 125.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.08/431.88 = 125.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.08x = 431.88 × 125.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.08x = 54,304.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,304.59/288.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.51

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