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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.30, 436.74 and 188.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.30, 436.74 and 188.63 is: 282.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.30 : 436.74 = 188.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.30/436.74 = 188.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.30x = 436.74 × 188.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.30x = 82,382.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,382.07/291.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.81

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