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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.98, 435.12 and 127.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.98, 435.12 and 127.77 is: 191.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.98 : 435.12 = 127.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.98/435.12 = 127.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.98x = 435.12 × 127.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.98x = 55,594.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,594.64/289.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.72

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