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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.16, 436.26 and 188.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.16, 436.26 and 188.68 is: 282.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.16 : 436.26 = 188.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.16/436.26 = 188.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.16x = 436.26 × 188.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.16x = 82,313.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,313.54/291.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.71

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