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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.73, 434.67 and 127.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.73, 434.67 and 127.43 is: 191.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.73 : 434.67 = 127.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.73/434.67 = 127.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.73x = 434.67 × 127.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.73x = 55,388.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,388.98/289.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.17

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