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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.12, 436.98 and 195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.12, 436.98 and 195.60 is: 293.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.12 : 436.98 = 195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.12/436.98 = 195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.12x = 436.98 × 195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.12x = 85,473.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,473.29/291.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.60

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