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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.13, 435.33 and 127.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.13, 435.33 and 127.79 is: 191.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.13 : 435.33 = 127.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.13/435.33 = 127.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.13x = 435.33 × 127.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.13x = 55,630.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,630.82/290.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.75

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