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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.90, 437.04 and 188.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.90, 437.04 and 188.93 is: 282.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.90 : 437.04 = 188.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.90/437.04 = 188.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.90x = 437.04 × 188.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.90x = 82,571.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,571.06/291.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.87

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