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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.12, 436.83 and 193.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.12, 436.83 and 193.38 is: 290.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.12 : 436.83 = 193.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.12/436.83 = 193.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.12x = 436.83 × 193.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.12x = 84,474.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,474.19/291.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.17

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