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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.32, 435.68 and 128.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.32, 435.68 and 128.08 is: 192.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.32 : 435.68 = 128.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.32/435.68 = 128.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.32x = 435.68 × 128.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.32x = 55,801.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,801.89/290.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.21

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