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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.46, 433.91 and 127.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.46, 433.91 and 127.05 is: 190.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.46 : 433.91 = 127.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.46/433.91 = 127.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.46x = 433.91 × 127.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.46x = 55,127.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,127.63/289.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.45

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