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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.90, 436.19 and 128.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.90, 436.19 and 128.40 is: 192.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.90 : 436.19 = 128.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.90/436.19 = 128.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.90x = 436.19 × 128.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.90x = 56,006.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,006.15/290.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.53

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