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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.56, 436.96 and 129.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.56, 436.96 and 129.04 is: 193.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.56 : 436.96 = 129.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.56/436.96 = 129.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.56x = 436.96 × 129.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.56x = 56,385.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,385.32/291.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.39

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