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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.42, 436.68 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.42, 436.68 and 195 is: 292.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.42 : 436.68 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.42/436.68 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.42x = 436.68 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.42x = 85,152.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,152.60/291.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.20

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