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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.95, 434.85 and 127.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.95, 434.85 and 127.75 is: 191.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.95 : 434.85 = 127.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.95/434.85 = 127.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.95x = 434.85 × 127.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.95x = 55,552.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,552.09/289.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.59

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