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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.52, 434.35 and 84.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.52, 434.35 and 84.10 is: 126.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.52 : 434.35 = 84.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.52/434.35 = 84.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.52x = 434.35 × 84.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.52x = 36,528.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,528.41/289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.17

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