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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.14, 434.94 and 127.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.14, 434.94 and 127.78 is: 191.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.14 : 434.94 = 127.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.14/434.94 = 127.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.14x = 434.94 × 127.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.14x = 55,576.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,576.63/290.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.55

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