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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.01, 433.27 and 126.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.01, 433.27 and 126.57 is: 189.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.01 : 433.27 = 126.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.01/433.27 = 126.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.01x = 433.27 × 126.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.01x = 54,838.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,838.35/289.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.75

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