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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.50, 436.63 and 193.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.50, 436.63 and 193.66 is: 290.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.50 : 436.63 = 193.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.50/436.63 = 193.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.50x = 436.63 × 193.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.50x = 84,557.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,557.77/291.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.08

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