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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.41, 434.18 and 83.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.41, 434.18 and 83.99 is: 126.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.41 : 434.18 = 83.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.41/434.18 = 83.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.41x = 434.18 × 83.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.41x = 36,464.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,464.50/289.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.00

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