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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.36, 436.96 and 129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.36, 436.96 and 129.12 is: 193.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.36 : 436.96 = 129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.36/436.96 = 129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.36x = 436.96 × 129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.36x = 56,420.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,420.28/291.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.64

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