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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.19, 431.94 and 125.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.19, 431.94 and 125.69 is: 188.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.19 : 431.94 = 125.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.19/431.94 = 125.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.19x = 431.94 × 125.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.19x = 54,290.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,290.54/288.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.39

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