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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.29, 433.62 and 127.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.29, 433.62 and 127.11 is: 190.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.29 : 433.62 = 127.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.29/433.62 = 127.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.29x = 433.62 × 127.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.29x = 55,117.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,117.44/289.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.53

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