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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.40, 437.28 and 129.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.40, 437.28 and 129.22 is: 193.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.40 : 437.28 = 129.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.40/437.28 = 129.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.40x = 437.28 × 129.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.40x = 56,505.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,505.32/291.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.91

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