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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.96, 435.12 and 125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.96, 435.12 and 125.44 is: 188.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.96 : 435.12 = 125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.96/435.12 = 125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.96x = 435.12 × 125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.96x = 54,581.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,581.45/289.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.24

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