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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.58, 434.10 and 127.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.58, 434.10 and 127.36 is: 190.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.58 : 434.10 = 127.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.58/434.10 = 127.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.58x = 434.10 × 127.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.58x = 55,286.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,286.98/289.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.92

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