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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.69, 432.69 and 126.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.69, 432.69 and 126.19 is: 189.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.69 : 432.69 = 126.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.69/432.69 = 126.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.69x = 432.69 × 126.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.69x = 54,601.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,601.15/288.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.14

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