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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.42, 437.36 and 129.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.42, 437.36 and 129.11 is: 193.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.42 : 437.36 = 129.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.42/437.36 = 129.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.42x = 437.36 × 129.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.42x = 56,464.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,464.72/291.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.76

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