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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.65, 434.16 and 125.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.65, 434.16 and 125.21 is: 187.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.65 : 434.16 = 125.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.65/434.16 = 125.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.65x = 434.16 × 125.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.65x = 54,359.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,359.00/289.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.67

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