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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.32, 437.12 and 129.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.32, 437.12 and 129.05 is: 193.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.32 : 437.12 = 129.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.32/437.12 = 129.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.32x = 437.12 × 129.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.32x = 56,410.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,410.34/291.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.64

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