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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.29, 434.04 and 126.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.29, 434.04 and 126.86 is: 190.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.29 : 434.04 = 126.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.29/434.04 = 126.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.29x = 434.04 × 126.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.29x = 55,060.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,060.14/289.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.33

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