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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.91, 434.93 and 84.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.91, 434.93 and 84.47 is: 126.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.91 : 434.93 = 84.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.91/434.93 = 84.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.91x = 434.93 × 84.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.91x = 36,736.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,736.57/289.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.72

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