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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.06, 436.50 and 128.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.06, 436.50 and 128.56 is: 192.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.06 : 436.50 = 128.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.06/436.50 = 128.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.06x = 436.50 × 128.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.06x = 56,116.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,116.44/291.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.80

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