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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.69, 436.73 and 189.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.69, 436.73 and 189.09 is: 283.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.69 : 436.73 = 189.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.69/436.73 = 189.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.69x = 436.73 × 189.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.69x = 82,580.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,580.33/291.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.11

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