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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.28, 433.62 and 126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.28, 433.62 and 126.92 is: 190.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.28 : 433.62 = 126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.28/433.62 = 126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.28x = 433.62 × 126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.28x = 55,035.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,035.05/289.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.25

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