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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.37, 434.26 and 126.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.37, 434.26 and 126.97 is: 190.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.37 : 434.26 = 126.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.37/434.26 = 126.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.37x = 434.26 × 126.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.37x = 55,137.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,137.99/289.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.54

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