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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.60, 432.96 and 126.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.60, 432.96 and 126.30 is: 189.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.60 : 432.96 = 126.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.60/432.96 = 126.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.60x = 432.96 × 126.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.60x = 54,682.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,682.85/288.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.48

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