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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.88, 437.78 and 196.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.88, 437.78 and 196.12 is: 294.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.88 : 437.78 = 196.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.88/437.78 = 196.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.88x = 437.78 × 196.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.88x = 85,857.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,857.41/291.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.15

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