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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.94, 434.67 and 127.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.94, 434.67 and 127.51 is: 191.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.94 : 434.67 = 127.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.94/434.67 = 127.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.94x = 434.67 × 127.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.94x = 55,424.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,424.77/289.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.16

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