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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.83, 434.48 and 127.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.83, 434.48 and 127.38 is: 190.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.83 : 434.48 = 127.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.83/434.48 = 127.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.83x = 434.48 × 127.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.83x = 55,343.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,343.43/289.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.95

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