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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.14, 436.81 and 128.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.14, 436.81 and 128.94 is: 193.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.14 : 436.81 = 128.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.14/436.81 = 128.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.14x = 436.81 × 128.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.14x = 56,322.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,322.28/291.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.45

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