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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.44, 434.43 and 127.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.44, 434.43 and 127.17 is: 190.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.44 : 434.43 = 127.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.44/434.43 = 127.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.44x = 434.43 × 127.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.44x = 55,246.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,246.46/289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.87

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