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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.26, 435.50 and 127.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.26, 435.50 and 127.83 is: 191.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.26 : 435.50 = 127.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.26/435.50 = 127.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.26x = 435.50 × 127.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.26x = 55,669.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,669.35/290.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.79

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