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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.63, 434.45 and 127.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.63, 434.45 and 127.43 is: 191.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.63 : 434.45 = 127.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.63/434.45 = 127.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.63x = 434.45 × 127.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.63x = 55,361.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,361.96/289.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.15

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