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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.68, 435.75 and 128.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.68, 435.75 and 128.27 is: 192.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.68 : 435.75 = 128.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.68/435.75 = 128.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.68x = 435.75 × 128.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.68x = 55,893.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,893.65/290.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.29

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