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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.24, 434.05 and 126.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.24, 434.05 and 126.95 is: 190.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.24 : 434.05 = 126.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.24/434.05 = 126.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.24x = 434.05 × 126.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.24x = 55,100.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,100.16/289.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.50

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