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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.08, 433.47 and 126.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.08, 433.47 and 126.58 is: 189.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.08 : 433.47 = 126.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.08/433.47 = 126.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.08x = 433.47 × 126.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.08x = 54,868.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,868.63/289.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.80

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