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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.12, 436.44 and 194.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.12, 436.44 and 194.96 is: 292.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.12 : 436.44 = 194.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.12/436.44 = 194.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.12x = 436.44 × 194.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.12x = 85,088.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,088.34/291.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.28

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