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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.76, 435.88 and 128.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.76, 435.88 and 128.35 is: 192.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.76 : 435.88 = 128.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.76/435.88 = 128.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.76x = 435.88 × 128.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.76x = 55,945.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,945.20/290.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.41

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