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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.66, 437.63 and 129.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.66, 437.63 and 129.53 is: 194.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.66 : 437.63 = 129.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.66/437.63 = 129.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.66x = 437.63 × 129.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.66x = 56,683.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,683.38/291.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.35

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