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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.32, 436.73 and 128.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.32, 436.73 and 128.88 is: 193.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.32 : 436.73 = 128.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.32/436.73 = 128.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.32x = 436.73 × 128.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.32x = 56,285.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,285.76/291.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.21

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