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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.24, 432.48 and 125.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.24, 432.48 and 125.94 is: 188.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.24 : 432.48 = 125.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.24/432.48 = 125.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.24x = 432.48 × 125.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.24x = 54,466.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,466.53/288.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.96

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