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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.77, 433.31 and 126.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.77, 433.31 and 126.41 is: 189.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.77 : 433.31 = 126.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.77/433.31 = 126.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.77x = 433.31 × 126.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.77x = 54,771.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,771.92/288.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.68

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