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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.82, 436.11 and 128.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.82, 436.11 and 128.42 is: 192.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.82 : 436.11 = 128.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.82/436.11 = 128.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.82x = 436.11 × 128.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.82x = 56,003.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,003.07/290.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.57

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