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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.38, 433.80 and 124.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.38, 433.80 and 124.98 is: 187.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.38 : 433.80 = 124.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.38/433.80 = 124.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.38x = 433.80 × 124.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.38x = 54,214.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,214.70/289.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.35

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