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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.48, 402.03 and 191.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.48, 402.03 and 191.79 is: 264.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.48 : 402.03 = 191.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.48/402.03 = 191.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.48x = 402.03 × 191.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.48x = 77,105.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,105.33/291.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.53

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