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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.85, 434.44 and 127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.85, 434.44 and 127.20 is: 190.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.85 : 434.44 = 127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.85/434.44 = 127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.85x = 434.44 × 127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.85x = 55,258.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,258.53/289.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.64

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