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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.11, 434.98 and 125.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.11, 434.98 and 125.49 is: 188.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.11 : 434.98 = 125.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.11/434.98 = 125.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.11x = 434.98 × 125.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.11x = 54,585.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,585.64/290.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.15

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