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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.17, 432.30 and 125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.17, 432.30 and 125.76 is: 188.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.17 : 432.30 = 125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.17/432.30 = 125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.17x = 432.30 × 125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.17x = 54,368.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,368.14/288.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.67

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