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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.23, 436.46 and 188.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.23, 436.46 and 188.46 is: 282.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.23 : 436.46 = 188.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.23/436.46 = 188.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.23x = 436.46 × 188.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.23x = 82,254.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,254.31/291.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.44

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