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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.17, 436.91 and 128.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.17, 436.91 and 128.97 is: 193.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.17 : 436.91 = 128.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.17/436.91 = 128.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.17x = 436.91 × 128.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.17x = 56,347.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,347.64/291.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.52

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