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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.92, 433.52 and 126.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.92, 433.52 and 126.66 is: 190.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.92 : 433.52 = 126.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.92/433.52 = 126.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.92x = 433.52 × 126.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.92x = 54,909.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,909.64/288.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.05

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