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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.16, 432.28 and 125.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.16, 432.28 and 125.92 is: 188.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.16 : 432.28 = 125.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.16/432.28 = 125.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.16x = 432.28 × 125.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.16x = 54,432.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,432.70/288.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.90

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