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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.91, 438.01 and 189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.91, 438.01 and 189.16 is: 283.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.91 : 438.01 = 189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.91/438.01 = 189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.91x = 438.01 × 189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.91x = 82,853.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,853.03/291.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.84

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