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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.49, 434.28 and 84.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.49, 434.28 and 84.05 is: 126.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.49 : 434.28 = 84.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.49/434.28 = 84.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.49x = 434.28 × 84.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.49x = 36,499.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,499.06/289.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.08

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