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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.78, 437.85 and 194.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.78, 437.85 and 194.42 is: 291.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.78 : 437.85 = 194.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.78/437.85 = 194.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.78x = 437.85 × 194.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.78x = 85,127.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,127.89/291.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.75

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