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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.40, 432.22 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.40, 432.22 and 125.88 is: 188.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.40 : 432.22 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.40/432.22 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.40x = 432.22 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.40x = 54,407.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,407.85/288.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.65

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