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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.86, 437.08 and 188.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.86, 437.08 and 188.84 is: 282.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.86 : 437.08 = 188.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.86/437.08 = 188.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.86x = 437.08 × 188.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.86x = 82,535.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,535.06/291.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.79

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