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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.80, 437.25 and 189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.80, 437.25 and 189 is: 283.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.80 : 437.25 = 189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.80/437.25 = 189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.80x = 437.25 × 189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.80x = 82,640.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,640.25/291.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.21

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