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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.61, 437.11 and 129.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.61, 437.11 and 129.34 is: 193.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.61 : 437.11 = 129.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.61/437.11 = 129.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.61x = 437.11 × 129.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.61x = 56,535.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,535.81/291.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.87

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