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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.35, 433.62 and 126.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.35, 433.62 and 126.95 is: 190.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.35 : 433.62 = 126.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.35/433.62 = 126.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.35x = 433.62 × 126.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.35x = 55,045.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,045.89/289.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.24

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