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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.70, 436.14 and 128.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.70, 436.14 and 128.36 is: 192.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.70 : 436.14 = 128.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.70/436.14 = 128.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.70x = 436.14 × 128.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.70x = 55,982.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,982.93/290.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.58

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