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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.67, 436.02 and 128.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.67, 436.02 and 128.32 is: 192.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.67 : 436.02 = 128.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.67/436.02 = 128.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.67x = 436.02 × 128.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.67x = 55,950.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,950.09/290.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.49

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