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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.84, 437.43 and 194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.84, 437.43 and 194.40 is: 291.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.84 : 437.43 = 194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.84/437.43 = 194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.84x = 437.43 × 194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.84x = 85,036.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,036.39/291.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.38

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