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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.04, 434.80 and 127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.04, 434.80 and 127.60 is: 191.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.04 : 434.80 = 127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.04/434.80 = 127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.04x = 434.80 × 127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.04x = 55,480.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,480.48/290.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.29

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