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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291, 436.30 and 128.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291, 436.30 and 128.68 is: 192.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291 : 436.30 = 128.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291/436.30 = 128.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291x = 436.30 × 128.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291x = 56,143.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,143.08/291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.93

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