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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.74, 434.68 and 84.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.74, 434.68 and 84.31 is: 126.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.74 : 434.68 = 84.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.74/434.68 = 84.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.74x = 434.68 × 84.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.74x = 36,647.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,647.05/289.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.48

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