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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.52, 434.27 and 84.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.52, 434.27 and 84.06 is: 126.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.52 : 434.27 = 84.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.52/434.27 = 84.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.52x = 434.27 × 84.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.52x = 36,502.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,502.56/289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.08

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