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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.60, 436.08 and 128.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.60, 436.08 and 128.28 is: 192.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.60 : 436.08 = 128.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.60/436.08 = 128.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.60x = 436.08 × 128.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.60x = 55,940.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,940.34/290.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.50

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