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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.66, 435.90 and 128.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.66, 435.90 and 128.48 is: 192.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.66 : 435.90 = 128.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.66/435.90 = 128.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.66x = 435.90 × 128.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.66x = 56,004.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,004.43/290.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.68

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