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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.93, 434.40 and 127.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.93, 434.40 and 127.21 is: 190.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.93 : 434.40 = 127.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.93/434.40 = 127.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.93x = 434.40 × 127.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.93x = 55,260.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,260.02/289.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.60

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