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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.14, 435.26 and 127.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.14, 435.26 and 127.82 is: 191.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.14 : 435.26 = 127.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.14/435.26 = 127.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.14x = 435.26 × 127.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.14x = 55,634.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,634.93/290.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.75

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