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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.78, 434.65 and 125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.78, 434.65 and 125.20 is: 187.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.78 : 434.65 = 125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.78/434.65 = 125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.78x = 434.65 × 125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.78x = 54,418.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,418.18/289.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.79

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