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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.45, 433.92 and 127.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.45, 433.92 and 127.01 is: 190.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.45 : 433.92 = 127.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.45/433.92 = 127.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.45x = 433.92 × 127.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.45x = 55,112.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,112.18/289.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.40

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