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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.00, 435.17 and 127.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.00, 435.17 and 127.70 is: 191.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.00 : 435.17 = 127.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.00/435.17 = 127.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.00x = 435.17 × 127.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.00x = 55,568.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,568.39/290.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.62

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