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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.68, 434.50 and 127.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.68, 434.50 and 127.48 is: 191.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.68 : 434.50 = 127.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.68/434.50 = 127.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.68x = 434.50 × 127.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.68x = 55,390.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,390.06/289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.21

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