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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.01, 439.60 and 128.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.01, 439.60 and 128.45 is: 192.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.01 : 439.60 = 128.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.01/439.60 = 128.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.01x = 439.60 × 128.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.01x = 56,465.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,465.98/293.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.71

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