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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.15, 433.69 and 126.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.15, 433.69 and 126.79 is: 190.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.15 : 433.69 = 126.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.15/433.69 = 126.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.15x = 433.69 × 126.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.15x = 54,987.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,987.56/289.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.17

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