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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.12, 436.80 and 188.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.12, 436.80 and 188.34 is: 282.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.12 : 436.80 = 188.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.12/436.80 = 188.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.12x = 436.80 × 188.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.12x = 82,266.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,266.91/291.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.59

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