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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.58, 434.34 and 84.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.58, 434.34 and 84.15 is: 126.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.58 : 434.34 = 84.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.58/434.34 = 84.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.58x = 434.34 × 84.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.58x = 36,549.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,549.71/289.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.22

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