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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.22, 435.47 and 127.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.22, 435.47 and 127.88 is: 191.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.22 : 435.47 = 127.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.22/435.47 = 127.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.22x = 435.47 × 127.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.22x = 55,687.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,687.90/290.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.88

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