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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.69, 437.64 and 129.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.69, 437.64 and 129.36 is: 194.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.69 : 437.64 = 129.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.69/437.64 = 129.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.69x = 437.64 × 129.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.69x = 56,613.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,613.11/291.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.09

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