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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.94, 434.98 and 127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.94, 434.98 and 127.64 is: 191.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.94 : 434.98 = 127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.94/434.98 = 127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.94x = 434.98 × 127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.94x = 55,520.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,520.85/289.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.49

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