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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.84, 437.88 and 189.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.84, 437.88 and 189.18 is: 283.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.84 : 437.88 = 189.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.84/437.88 = 189.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.84x = 437.88 × 189.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.84x = 82,838.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,838.14/291.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.85

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