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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.15, 435.22 and 127.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.15, 435.22 and 127.84 is: 191.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.15 : 435.22 = 127.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.15/435.22 = 127.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.15x = 435.22 × 127.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.15x = 55,636.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,636.35/290.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.75

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