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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.75, 433.11 and 126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.75, 433.11 and 126.24 is: 189.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.75 : 433.11 = 126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.75/433.11 = 126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.75x = 433.11 × 126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.75x = 54,675.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,675.81/288.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.35

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