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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.56, 432.86 and 126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.56, 432.86 and 126.36 is: 189.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.56 : 432.86 = 126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.56/432.86 = 126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.56x = 432.86 × 126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.56x = 54,696.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,696.19/288.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.55

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