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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.11, 436.65 and 126.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.11, 436.65 and 126.58 is: 189.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.11 : 436.65 = 126.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.11/436.65 = 126.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.11x = 436.65 × 126.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.11x = 55,269.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,269.59/291.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.86

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