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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.56, 436.04 and 128.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.56, 436.04 and 128.20 is: 192.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.56 : 436.04 = 128.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.56/436.04 = 128.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.56x = 436.04 × 128.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.56x = 55,900.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,900.33/290.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.39

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