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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.40, 435.54 and 128.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.40, 435.54 and 128.04 is: 192.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.40 : 435.54 = 128.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.40/435.54 = 128.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.40x = 435.54 × 128.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.40x = 55,766.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,766.54/290.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.03

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