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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.57, 435.93 and 128.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.57, 435.93 and 128.30 is: 192.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.57 : 435.93 = 128.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.57/435.93 = 128.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.57x = 435.93 × 128.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.57x = 55,929.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,929.82/290.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.48

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