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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.77, 434.76 and 127.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.77, 434.76 and 127.47 is: 191.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.77 : 434.76 = 127.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.77/434.76 = 127.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.77x = 434.76 × 127.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.77x = 55,418.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,418.86/289.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.25

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