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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.26, 437.08 and 128.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.26, 437.08 and 128.90 is: 193.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.26 : 437.08 = 128.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.26/437.08 = 128.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.26x = 437.08 × 128.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.26x = 56,339.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,339.61/291.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.43

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