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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.54, 432.90 and 126.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.54, 432.90 and 126.14 is: 189.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.54 : 432.90 = 126.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.54/432.90 = 126.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.54x = 432.90 × 126.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.54x = 54,603.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,603.84/288.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.24

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