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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.10, 436.64 and 128.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.10, 436.64 and 128.74 is: 193.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.10 : 436.64 = 128.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.10/436.64 = 128.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.10x = 436.64 × 128.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.10x = 56,213.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,213.03/291.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.11

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