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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.58, 434.31 and 84.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.58, 434.31 and 84.11 is: 126.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.58 : 434.31 = 84.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.58/434.31 = 84.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.58x = 434.31 × 84.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.58x = 36,527.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,527.64/289.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.14

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