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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.69, 436.21 and 128.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.69, 436.21 and 128.34 is: 192.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.69 : 436.21 = 128.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.69/436.21 = 128.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.69x = 436.21 × 128.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.69x = 55,983.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,983.19/290.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.59

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