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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.21, 432.27 and 123.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.21, 432.27 and 123.60 is: 185.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.21 : 432.27 = 123.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.21/432.27 = 123.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.21x = 432.27 × 123.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.21x = 53,428.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,428.57/288.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.38

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