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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.85, 434.48 and 125.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.85, 434.48 and 125.27 is: 187.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.85 : 434.48 = 125.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.85/434.48 = 125.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.85x = 434.48 × 125.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.85x = 54,427.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,427.31/289.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.78

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