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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.60, 432.50 and 126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.60, 432.50 and 126.20 is: 189.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.60 : 432.50 = 126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.60/432.50 = 126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.60x = 432.50 × 126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.60x = 54,578.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,578.71/288.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.12

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