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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.99, 436.49 and 128.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.99, 436.49 and 128.67 is: 193.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.99 : 436.49 = 128.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.99/436.49 = 128.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.99x = 436.49 × 128.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.99x = 56,162.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,162.52/290.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.01

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