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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.08, 434.97 and 127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.08, 434.97 and 127.58 is: 191.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.08 : 434.97 = 127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.08/434.97 = 127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.08x = 434.97 × 127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.08x = 55,493.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,493.47/290.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.30

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