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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.47, 434.33 and 127.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.47, 434.33 and 127.17 is: 190.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.47 : 434.33 = 127.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.47/434.33 = 127.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.47x = 434.33 × 127.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.47x = 55,233.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,233.11/289.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.81

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