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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.14, 435.31 and 127.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.14, 435.31 and 127.94 is: 191.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.14 : 435.31 = 127.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.14/435.31 = 127.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.14x = 435.31 × 127.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.14x = 55,691.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,691.07/290.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.95

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