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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.89, 436.65 and 128.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.89, 436.65 and 128.71 is: 193.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.89 : 436.65 = 128.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.89/436.65 = 128.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.89x = 436.65 × 128.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.89x = 56,201.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,201.22/290.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.20

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