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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.24, 436.55 and 128.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.24, 436.55 and 128.61 is: 192.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.24 : 436.55 = 128.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.24/436.55 = 128.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.24x = 436.55 × 128.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.24x = 56,144.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,144.05/291.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.78

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