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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.29, 433.95 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.29, 433.95 and 126.96 is: 190.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.29 : 433.95 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.29/433.95 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.29x = 433.95 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.29x = 55,094.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,094.29/289.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.45

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