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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.43, 432.77 and 126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.43, 432.77 and 126 is: 189.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.43 : 432.77 = 126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.43/432.77 = 126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.43x = 432.77 × 126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.43x = 54,528.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,528.39/288.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.05

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