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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.58, 432.60 and 126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.58, 432.60 and 126.36 is: 189.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.58 : 432.60 = 126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.58/432.60 = 126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.58x = 432.60 × 126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.58x = 54,663.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,663.34/288.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.42

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