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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.89, 436.03 and 128.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.89, 436.03 and 128.54 is: 192.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.89 : 436.03 = 128.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.89/436.03 = 128.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.89x = 436.03 × 128.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.89x = 56,046.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,046.34/290.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.67

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