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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.97, 433.46 and 126.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.97, 433.46 and 126.53 is: 189.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.97 : 433.46 = 126.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.97/433.46 = 126.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.97x = 433.46 × 126.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.97x = 54,845.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,845.69/288.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.80

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