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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.27, 432.45 and 126.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.27, 432.45 and 126.09 is: 189.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.27 : 432.45 = 126.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.27/432.45 = 126.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.27x = 432.45 × 126.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.27x = 54,527.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,527.62/288.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.15

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