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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.32, 435.66 and 125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.32, 435.66 and 125.76 is: 188.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.32 : 435.66 = 125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.32/435.66 = 125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.32x = 435.66 × 125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.32x = 54,789.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,789.25/290.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.72

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