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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.28, 432 and 125.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.28, 432 and 125.80 is: 188.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.28 : 432 = 125.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.28/432 = 125.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.28x = 432 × 125.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.28x = 54,345.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,345.60/288.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.52

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