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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.99, 435.45 and 127.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.99, 435.45 and 127.99 is: 192.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.99 : 435.45 = 127.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.99/435.45 = 127.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.99x = 435.45 × 127.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.99x = 55,733.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,733.25/289.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.19

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