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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.99, 436.66 and 128.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.99, 436.66 and 128.69 is: 193.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.99 : 436.66 = 128.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.99/436.66 = 128.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.99x = 436.66 × 128.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.99x = 56,192.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,192.91/290.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.11

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