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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.50, 432.78 and 126.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.50, 432.78 and 126.26 is: 189.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.50 : 432.78 = 126.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.50/432.78 = 126.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.50x = 432.78 × 126.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.50x = 54,642.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,642.80/288.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.40

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