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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.38, 436.76 and 193.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.38, 436.76 and 193.96 is: 290.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.38 : 436.76 = 193.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.38/436.76 = 193.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.38x = 436.76 × 193.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.38x = 84,713.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,713.97/291.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.73

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