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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.90, 436.98 and 188.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.90, 436.98 and 188.88 is: 282.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.90 : 436.98 = 188.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.90/436.98 = 188.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.90x = 436.98 × 188.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.90x = 82,536.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,536.78/291.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.76

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