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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.56, 438 and 189.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.56, 438 and 189.08 is: 284.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.56 : 438 = 189.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.56/438 = 189.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.56x = 438 × 189.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.56x = 82,817.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,817.04/291.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.05

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