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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.62, 434.52 and 127.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.62, 434.52 and 127.35 is: 191.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.62 : 434.52 = 127.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.62/434.52 = 127.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.62x = 434.52 × 127.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.62x = 55,336.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,336.12/289.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.06

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