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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.79, 435.98 and 128.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.79, 435.98 and 128.25 is: 192.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.79 : 435.98 = 128.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.79/435.98 = 128.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.79x = 435.98 × 128.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.79x = 55,914.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,914.76/290.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.29

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