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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.98, 433.49 and 126.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.98, 433.49 and 126.67 is: 190.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.98 : 433.49 = 126.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.98/433.49 = 126.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.98x = 433.49 × 126.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.98x = 54,908.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,908.46/288.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.01

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