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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.71, 436.17 and 128.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.71, 436.17 and 128.41 is: 192.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.71 : 436.17 = 128.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.71/436.17 = 128.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.71x = 436.17 × 128.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.71x = 56,008.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,008.59/290.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.66

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