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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.84, 434.90 and 127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.84, 434.90 and 127.50 is: 191.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.84 : 434.90 = 127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.84/434.90 = 127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.84x = 434.90 × 127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.84x = 55,450.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,450.07/289.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.31

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