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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.51, 432.52 and 126.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.51, 432.52 and 126.07 is: 188.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.51 : 432.52 = 126.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.51/432.52 = 126.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.51x = 432.52 × 126.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.51x = 54,526.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,526.40/288.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.99

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