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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.49, 435.70 and 128.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.49, 435.70 and 128.02 is: 192.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.49 : 435.70 = 128.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.49/435.70 = 128.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.49x = 435.70 × 128.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.49x = 55,778.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,778.31/290.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.01

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