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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.01, 433.17 and 126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.01, 433.17 and 126.36 is: 189.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.01 : 433.17 = 126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.01/433.17 = 126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.01x = 433.17 × 126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.01x = 54,735.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,735.36/289.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.39

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