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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.68, 434.72 and 127.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.68, 434.72 and 127.36 is: 191.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.68 : 434.72 = 127.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.68/434.72 = 127.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.68x = 434.72 × 127.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.68x = 55,365.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,365.94/289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.13

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