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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.68, 434.26 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.68, 434.26 and 127.44 is: 191.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.68 : 434.26 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.68/434.26 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.68x = 434.26 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.68x = 55,342.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,342.09/289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.05

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