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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.49, 435.87 and 125.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.49, 435.87 and 125.97 is: 189.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.49 : 435.87 = 125.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.49/435.87 = 125.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.49x = 435.87 × 125.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.49x = 54,906.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,906.54/290.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.01

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