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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.08, 435.13 and 127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.08, 435.13 and 127.76 is: 191.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.08 : 435.13 = 127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.08/435.13 = 127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.08x = 435.13 × 127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.08x = 55,592.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,592.88/290.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.65

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