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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.10, 433.41 and 126.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.10, 433.41 and 126.66 is: 189.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.10 : 433.41 = 126.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.10/433.41 = 126.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.10x = 433.41 × 126.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.10x = 54,895.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,895.71/289.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.88

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