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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.20, 435.40 and 127.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.20, 435.40 and 127.86 is: 191.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.20 : 435.40 = 127.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.20/435.40 = 127.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.20x = 435.40 × 127.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.20x = 55,669.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,669.92/290.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.83

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