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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.32, 433.95 and 127.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.32, 433.95 and 127.14 is: 190.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.32 : 433.95 = 127.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.32/433.95 = 127.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.32x = 433.95 × 127.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.32x = 55,172.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,172.40/289.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.70

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