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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.57, 432.80 and 126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.57, 432.80 and 126.21 is: 189.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.57 : 432.80 = 126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.57/432.80 = 126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.57x = 432.80 × 126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.57x = 54,623.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,623.69/288.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.29

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