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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.32, 436.70 and 194.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.32, 436.70 and 194.92 is: 292.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.32 : 436.70 = 194.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.32/436.70 = 194.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.32x = 436.70 × 194.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.32x = 85,121.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,121.56/291.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.19

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