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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.72, 434.59 and 84.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.72, 434.59 and 84.29 is: 126.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.72 : 434.59 = 84.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.72/434.59 = 84.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.72x = 434.59 × 84.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.72x = 36,629.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,629.42/289.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.43

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