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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.96, 435.09 and 127.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.96, 435.09 and 127.65 is: 191.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.96 : 435.09 = 127.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.96/435.09 = 127.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.96x = 435.09 × 127.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.96x = 55,539.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,539.24/289.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.54

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