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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.10, 436.46 and 128.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.10, 436.46 and 128.64 is: 192.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.10 : 436.46 = 128.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.10/436.46 = 128.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.10x = 436.46 × 128.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.10x = 56,146.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,146.21/291.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.88

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