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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.91, 433.39 and 124.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.91, 433.39 and 124.39 is: 186.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.91 : 433.39 = 124.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.91/433.39 = 124.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.91x = 433.39 × 124.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.91x = 53,907.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,907.99/288.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.59

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