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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.81, 433.32 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.81, 433.32 and 126.54 is: 189.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.81 : 433.32 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.81/433.32 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.81x = 433.32 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.81x = 54,832.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,832.31/288.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.86

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