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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.02, 436.35 and 128.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.02, 436.35 and 128.50 is: 192.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.02 : 436.35 = 128.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.02/436.35 = 128.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.02x = 436.35 × 128.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.02x = 56,070.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,070.98/291.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.67

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