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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.60, 435.48 and 127.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.60, 435.48 and 127.94 is: 191.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.60 : 435.48 = 127.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.60/435.48 = 127.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.60x = 435.48 × 127.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.60x = 55,715.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,715.31/290.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.73

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