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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.34, 432.51 and 125.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.34, 432.51 and 125.98 is: 188.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.34 : 432.51 = 125.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.34/432.51 = 125.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.34x = 432.51 × 125.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.34x = 54,487.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,487.61/288.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.97

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