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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.52, 434.39 and 127.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.52, 434.39 and 127.22 is: 190.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.52 : 434.39 = 127.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.52/434.39 = 127.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.52x = 434.39 × 127.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.52x = 55,261.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,261.92/289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.87

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