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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.75, 436.02 and 126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.75, 436.02 and 126.23 is: 189.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.75 : 436.02 = 126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.75/436.02 = 126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.75x = 436.02 × 126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.75x = 55,036.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,036.62/290.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.30

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