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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.66, 436.60 and 188.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.66, 436.60 and 188.58 is: 282.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.66 : 436.60 = 188.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.66/436.60 = 188.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.66x = 436.60 × 188.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.66x = 82,334.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,334.03/291.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.29

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