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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.42, 437.55 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.42, 437.55 and 189.36 is: 284.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.42 : 437.55 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.42/437.55 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.42x = 437.55 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.42x = 82,854.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,854.47/291.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.31

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