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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.46, 432.77 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.46, 432.77 and 126.18 is: 189.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.46 : 432.77 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.46/432.77 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.46x = 432.77 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.46x = 54,606.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,606.92/288.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.30

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