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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.40, 435.22 and 127.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.40, 435.22 and 127.95 is: 191.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.40 : 435.22 = 127.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.40/435.22 = 127.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.40x = 435.22 × 127.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.40x = 55,685.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,685.17/290.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.75

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