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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.42, 432.39 and 126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.42, 432.39 and 126.21 is: 189.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.42 : 432.39 = 126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.42/432.39 = 126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.42x = 432.39 × 126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.42x = 54,571.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,571.94/288.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.21

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