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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.59, 434.42 and 84.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.59, 434.42 and 84.20 is: 126.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.59 : 434.42 = 84.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.59/434.42 = 84.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.59x = 434.42 × 84.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.59x = 36,575.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,575.57/289.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.30

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