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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.22, 433.88 and 126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.22, 433.88 and 126.92 is: 190.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.22 : 433.88 = 126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.22/433.88 = 126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.22x = 433.88 × 126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.22x = 55,068.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,068.05/289.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.40

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