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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.45, 434.24 and 127.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.45, 434.24 and 127.15 is: 190.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.45 : 434.24 = 127.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.45/434.24 = 127.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.45x = 434.24 × 127.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.45x = 55,213.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,213.62/289.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.75

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