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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291, 436.67 and 128.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291, 436.67 and 128.70 is: 193.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291 : 436.67 = 128.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291/436.67 = 128.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291x = 436.67 × 128.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291x = 56,199.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,199.43/291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.13

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