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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.32, 433.73 and 126.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.32, 433.73 and 126.88 is: 190.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.32 : 433.73 = 126.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.32/433.73 = 126.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.32x = 433.73 × 126.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.32x = 55,031.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,031.66/289.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.21

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