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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.25, 432.34 and 123.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.25, 432.34 and 123.74 is: 185.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.25 : 432.34 = 123.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.25/432.34 = 123.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.25x = 432.34 × 123.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.25x = 53,497.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,497.75/288.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.59

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