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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.03, 435.05 and 127.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.03, 435.05 and 127.68 is: 191.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.03 : 435.05 = 127.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.03/435.05 = 127.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.03x = 435.05 × 127.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.03x = 55,547.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,547.18/290.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.52

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