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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.36, 434.10 and 124.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.36, 434.10 and 124.98 is: 187.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.36 : 434.10 = 124.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.36/434.10 = 124.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.36x = 434.10 × 124.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.36x = 54,253.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,253.82/289.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.50

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