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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.21, 433.89 and 126.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.21, 433.89 and 126.91 is: 190.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.21 : 433.89 = 126.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.21/433.89 = 126.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.21x = 433.89 × 126.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.21x = 55,064.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,064.98/289.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.40

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