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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.95, 433.39 and 124.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.95, 433.39 and 124.49 is: 186.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.95 : 433.39 = 124.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.95/433.39 = 124.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.95x = 433.39 × 124.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.95x = 53,950.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,950.24/288.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.71

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