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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.19, 436.81 and 128.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.19, 436.81 and 128.99 is: 193.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.19 : 436.81 = 128.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.19/436.81 = 128.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.19x = 436.81 × 128.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.19x = 56,344.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,344.12/291.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.50

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