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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.72, 437.10 and 195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.72, 437.10 and 195.72 is: 293.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.72 : 437.10 = 195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.72/437.10 = 195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.72x = 437.10 × 195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.72x = 85,549.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,549.21/291.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.26

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