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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.44, 433.85 and 127.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.44, 433.85 and 127.24 is: 190.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.44 : 433.85 = 127.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.44/433.85 = 127.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.44x = 433.85 × 127.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.44x = 55,201.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,201.35/289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.72

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