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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.14, 434.86 and 127.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.14, 434.86 and 127.49 is: 191.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.14 : 434.86 = 127.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.14/434.86 = 127.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.14x = 434.86 × 127.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.14x = 55,437.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,437.81/290.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.07

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