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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.25, 437.13 and 128.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.25, 437.13 and 128.92 is: 193.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.25 : 437.13 = 128.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.25/437.13 = 128.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.25x = 437.13 × 128.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.25x = 56,354.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,354.80/291.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.49

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