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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.13, 436.43 and 188.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.13, 436.43 and 188.11 is: 281.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.13 : 436.43 = 188.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.13/436.43 = 188.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.13x = 436.43 × 188.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.13x = 82,096.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,096.85/291.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.99

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