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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.43, 434.19 and 127.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.43, 434.19 and 127.11 is: 190.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.43 : 434.19 = 127.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.43/434.19 = 127.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.43x = 434.19 × 127.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.43x = 55,189.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,189.89/289.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.69

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