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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.24, 436.96 and 194.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.24, 436.96 and 194.13 is: 291.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.24 : 436.96 = 194.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.24/436.96 = 194.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.24x = 436.96 × 194.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.24x = 84,827.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,827.29/291.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.26

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