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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.47, 433.99 and 124.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.47, 433.99 and 124.75 is: 187.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.47 : 433.99 = 124.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.47/433.99 = 124.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.47x = 433.99 × 124.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.47x = 54,140.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,140.25/289.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.03

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