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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.98, 434.97 and 127.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.98, 434.97 and 127.55 is: 191.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.98 : 434.97 = 127.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.98/434.97 = 127.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.98x = 434.97 × 127.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.98x = 55,481.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,481.51/289.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.33

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