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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.16, 435.12 and 127.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.16, 435.12 and 127.74 is: 191.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.16 : 435.12 = 127.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.16/435.12 = 127.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.16x = 435.12 × 127.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.16x = 55,582.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,582.23/290.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.56

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