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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.32, 437.02 and 126.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.32, 437.02 and 126.77 is: 190.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.32 : 437.02 = 126.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.32/437.02 = 126.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.32x = 437.02 × 126.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.32x = 55,398.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,398.52/291.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.16

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