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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.90, 434.95 and 127.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.90, 434.95 and 127.59 is: 191.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.90 : 434.95 = 127.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.90/434.95 = 127.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.90x = 434.95 × 127.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.90x = 55,496.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,496.58/289.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.44

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