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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.82, 432.87 and 126.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.82, 432.87 and 126.51 is: 189.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.82 : 432.87 = 126.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.82/432.87 = 126.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.82x = 432.87 × 126.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.82x = 54,762.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,762.38/288.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.61

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