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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.58, 434.22 and 127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.58, 434.22 and 127.08 is: 190.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.58 : 434.22 = 127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.58/434.22 = 127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.58x = 434.22 × 127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.58x = 55,181.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,181.15/289.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.55

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