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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.61, 434.46 and 125.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.61, 434.46 and 125.08 is: 187.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.61 : 434.46 = 125.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.61/434.46 = 125.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.61x = 434.46 × 125.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.61x = 54,341.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,341.64/289.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.64

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