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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.89, 433.07 and 126.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.89, 433.07 and 126.62 is: 189.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.89 : 433.07 = 126.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.89/433.07 = 126.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.89x = 433.07 × 126.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.89x = 54,834.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,834.69/288.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.81

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