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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.19, 436.59 and 193.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.19, 436.59 and 193.58 is: 290.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.19 : 436.59 = 193.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.19/436.59 = 193.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.19x = 436.59 × 193.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.19x = 84,515.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,515.09/291.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.24

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