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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.59, 434.23 and 127.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.59, 434.23 and 127.19 is: 190.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.59 : 434.23 = 127.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.59/434.23 = 127.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.59x = 434.23 × 127.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.59x = 55,226.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,226.91/289.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.71

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