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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.40, 435.78 and 128.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.40, 435.78 and 128.22 is: 192.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.40 : 435.78 = 128.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.40/435.78 = 128.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.40x = 435.78 × 128.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.40x = 55,875.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,875.71/290.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.41

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