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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.06, 436.65 and 128.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.06, 436.65 and 128.75 is: 193.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.06 : 436.65 = 128.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.06/436.65 = 128.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.06x = 436.65 × 128.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.06x = 56,216.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,216.02/291.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.14

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