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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.54, 432.81 and 126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.54, 432.81 and 126.23 is: 189.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.54 : 432.81 = 126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.54/432.81 = 126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.54x = 432.81 × 126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.54x = 54,631.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,631.44/288.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.34

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