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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.71, 432.76 and 126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.71, 432.76 and 126.21 is: 189.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.71 : 432.76 = 126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.71/432.76 = 126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.71x = 432.76 × 126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.71x = 54,618.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,618.64/288.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.18

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