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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.05, 434.99 and 125.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.05, 434.99 and 125.57 is: 188.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.05 : 434.99 = 125.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.05/434.99 = 125.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.05x = 434.99 × 125.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.05x = 54,623.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,623.10/290.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.32

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