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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.80, 434.64 and 127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.80, 434.64 and 127.32 is: 190.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.80 : 434.64 = 127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.80/434.64 = 127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.80x = 434.64 × 127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.80x = 55,338.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,338.36/289.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.95

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