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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.83, 435.98 and 128.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.83, 435.98 and 128.38 is: 192.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.83 : 435.98 = 128.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.83/435.98 = 128.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.83x = 435.98 × 128.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.83x = 55,971.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,971.11/290.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.46

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