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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.90, 434.55 and 125.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.90, 434.55 and 125.47 is: 188.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.90 : 434.55 = 125.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.90/434.55 = 125.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.90x = 434.55 × 125.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.90x = 54,522.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,522.99/289.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.08

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