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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.12, 436.70 and 128.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.12, 436.70 and 128.70 is: 193.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.12 : 436.70 = 128.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.12/436.70 = 128.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.12x = 436.70 × 128.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.12x = 56,202.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,202.65/291.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.06

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