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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.22, 436.65 and 194.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.22, 436.65 and 194.92 is: 292.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.22 : 436.65 = 194.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.22/436.65 = 194.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.22x = 436.65 × 194.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.22x = 85,111.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,111.82/291.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.26

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