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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.92, 436.52 and 128.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.92, 436.52 and 128.64 is: 193.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.92 : 436.52 = 128.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.92/436.52 = 128.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.92x = 436.52 × 128.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.92x = 56,153.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,153.93/290.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.02

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