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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.49, 434.07 and 127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.49, 434.07 and 127.08 is: 190.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.49 : 434.07 = 127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.49/434.07 = 127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.49x = 434.07 × 127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.49x = 55,161.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,161.62/289.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.55

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