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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.15, 435.85 and 188.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.15, 435.85 and 188.12 is: 281.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.15 : 435.85 = 188.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.15/435.85 = 188.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.15x = 435.85 × 188.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.15x = 81,992.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,992.72/291.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.62

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