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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.43, 432.87 and 123.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.43, 432.87 and 123.97 is: 186.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.43 : 432.87 = 123.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.43/432.87 = 123.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.43x = 432.87 × 123.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.43x = 53,662.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,662.89/288.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.05

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