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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.09, 432.18 and 125.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.09, 432.18 and 125.69 is: 188.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.09 : 432.18 = 125.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.09/432.18 = 125.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.09x = 432.18 × 125.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.09x = 54,318.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,318.54/288.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.55

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