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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.74, 437.79 and 194.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.74, 437.79 and 194.34 is: 291.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.74 : 437.79 = 194.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.74/437.79 = 194.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.74x = 437.79 × 194.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.74x = 85,080.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,080.11/291.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.63

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