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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.94, 436.17 and 128.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.94, 436.17 and 128.51 is: 192.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.94 : 436.17 = 128.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.94/436.17 = 128.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.94x = 436.17 × 128.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.94x = 56,050.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,050.03/290.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.65

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