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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.34, 434.06 and 83.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.34, 434.06 and 83.91 is: 125.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.34 : 434.06 = 83.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.34/434.06 = 83.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.34x = 434.06 × 83.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.34x = 36,423.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,423.50/289.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.88

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