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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.75, 436.29 and 128.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.75, 436.29 and 128.45 is: 192.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.75 : 436.29 = 128.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.75/436.29 = 128.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.75x = 436.29 × 128.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.75x = 56,039.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,039.27/290.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.74

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