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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.79, 436.21 and 128.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.79, 436.21 and 128.45 is: 192.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.79 : 436.21 = 128.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.79/436.21 = 128.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.79x = 436.21 × 128.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.79x = 56,028.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,028.67/290.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.68

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