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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.51, 434.01 and 127.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.51, 434.01 and 127.07 is: 190.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.51 : 434.01 = 127.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.51/434.01 = 127.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.51x = 434.01 × 127.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.51x = 55,149.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,149.65/289.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.49

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