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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.50, 435.92 and 128.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.50, 435.92 and 128.20 is: 192.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.50 : 435.92 = 128.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.50/435.92 = 128.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.50x = 435.92 × 128.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.50x = 55,884.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,884.94/290.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.38

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