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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.96, 433.32 and 126.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.96, 433.32 and 126.42 is: 189.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.96 : 433.32 = 126.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.96/433.32 = 126.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.96x = 433.32 × 126.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.96x = 54,780.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,780.31/288.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.58

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