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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.89, 434.75 and 84.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.89, 434.75 and 84.49 is: 126.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.89 : 434.75 = 84.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.89/434.75 = 84.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.89x = 434.75 × 84.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.89x = 36,731.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,731.15/289.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.71

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