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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.84, 437.72 and 129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.84, 437.72 and 129.48 is: 194.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.84 : 437.72 = 129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.84/437.72 = 129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.84x = 437.72 × 129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.84x = 56,675.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,675.99/291.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.20

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