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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.18, 433.58 and 124.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.18, 433.58 and 124.75 is: 187.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.18 : 433.58 = 124.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.18/433.58 = 124.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.18x = 433.58 × 124.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.18x = 54,088.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,088.15/289.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.04

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