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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.78, 437.72 and 129.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.78, 437.72 and 129.51 is: 194.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.78 : 437.72 = 129.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.78/437.72 = 129.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.78x = 437.72 × 129.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.78x = 56,688.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,688.47/291.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.28

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