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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.68, 434.43 and 84.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.68, 434.43 and 84.19 is: 126.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.68 : 434.43 = 84.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.68/434.43 = 84.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.68x = 434.43 × 84.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.68x = 36,574.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,574.66/289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.26

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