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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.07, 435.30 and 127.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.07, 435.30 and 127.80 is: 191.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.07 : 435.30 = 127.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.07/435.30 = 127.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.07x = 435.30 × 127.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.07x = 55,631.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,631.34/290.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.79

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