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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.63, 435.80 and 128.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.63, 435.80 and 128.25 is: 192.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.63 : 435.80 = 128.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.63/435.80 = 128.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.63x = 435.80 × 128.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.63x = 55,891.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,891.67/290.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.31

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