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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.44, 436.96 and 129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.44, 436.96 and 129.28 is: 193.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.44 : 436.96 = 129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.44/436.96 = 129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.44x = 436.96 × 129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.44x = 56,490.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,490.19/291.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.83

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