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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.17, 433.75 and 126.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.17, 433.75 and 126.85 is: 190.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.17 : 433.75 = 126.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.17/433.75 = 126.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.17x = 433.75 × 126.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.17x = 55,020.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,020.87/289.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.28

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