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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.58, 435.51 and 128.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.58, 435.51 and 128.08 is: 191.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.58 : 435.51 = 128.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.58/435.51 = 128.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.58x = 435.51 × 128.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.58x = 55,780.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,780.12/290.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.96

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