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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.70, 436.68 and 188.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.70, 436.68 and 188.68 is: 282.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.70 : 436.68 = 188.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.70/436.68 = 188.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.70x = 436.68 × 188.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.70x = 82,392.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,392.78/291.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.46

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