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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.23, 432.23 and 123.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.23, 432.23 and 123.71 is: 185.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.23 : 432.23 = 123.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.23/432.23 = 123.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.23x = 432.23 × 123.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.23x = 53,468.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,468.39/288.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.51

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