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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.17, 436.05 and 188.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.17, 436.05 and 188.15 is: 281.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.17 : 436.05 = 188.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.17/436.05 = 188.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.17x = 436.05 × 188.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.17x = 82,039.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,039.92/291.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.76

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