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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.23, 432.54 and 126.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.23, 432.54 and 126.02 is: 189.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.23 : 432.54 = 126.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.23/432.54 = 126.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.23x = 432.54 × 126.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.23x = 54,509.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,509.77/288.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.12

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