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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.18, 435 and 127.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.18, 435 and 127.77 is: 191.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.18 : 435 = 127.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.18/435 = 127.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.18x = 435 × 127.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.18x = 55,579.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,579.95/290.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.54

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