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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.07, 434.88 and 127.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.07, 434.88 and 127.74 is: 191.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.07 : 434.88 = 127.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.07/434.88 = 127.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.07x = 434.88 × 127.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.07x = 55,551.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,551.57/290.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.51

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