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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.21, 433.66 and 126.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.21, 433.66 and 126.71 is: 189.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.21 : 433.66 = 126.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.21/433.66 = 126.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.21x = 433.66 × 126.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.21x = 54,947.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,947.05/289.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.99

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