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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.97, 436.50 and 128.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.97, 436.50 and 128.70 is: 193.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.97 : 436.50 = 128.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.97/436.50 = 128.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.97x = 436.50 × 128.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.97x = 56,177.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,177.55/290.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.07

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