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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.18, 436.29 and 128.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.18, 436.29 and 128.46 is: 192.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.18 : 436.29 = 128.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.18/436.29 = 128.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.18x = 436.29 × 128.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.18x = 56,045.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,045.81/291.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.48

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