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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.59, 435.72 and 128.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.59, 435.72 and 128.19 is: 192.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.59 : 435.72 = 128.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.59/435.72 = 128.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.59x = 435.72 × 128.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.59x = 55,854.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,854.95/290.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.21

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