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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.80, 437.66 and 189.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.80, 437.66 and 189.81 is: 284.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.80 : 437.66 = 189.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.80/437.66 = 189.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.80x = 437.66 × 189.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.80x = 83,071.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,071.30/291.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.68

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