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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.14, 432.26 and 123.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.14, 432.26 and 123.61 is: 185.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.14 : 432.26 = 123.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.14/432.26 = 123.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.14x = 432.26 × 123.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.14x = 53,430.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,430.67/288.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.43

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