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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.20, 436.77 and 128.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.20, 436.77 and 128.88 is: 193.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.20 : 436.77 = 128.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.20/436.77 = 128.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.20x = 436.77 × 128.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.20x = 56,290.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,290.92/291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.31

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