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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.54, 432.84 and 126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.54, 432.84 and 126.20 is: 189.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.54 : 432.84 = 126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.54/432.84 = 126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.54x = 432.84 × 126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.54x = 54,624.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,624.41/288.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.31

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