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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.84, 437.91 and 189.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.84, 437.91 and 189.10 is: 283.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.84 : 437.91 = 189.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.84/437.91 = 189.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.84x = 437.91 × 189.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.84x = 82,808.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,808.78/291.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.75

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