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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.92, 437.04 and 195.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.92, 437.04 and 195.56 is: 292.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.92 : 437.04 = 195.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.92/437.04 = 195.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.92x = 437.04 × 195.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.92x = 85,467.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,467.54/291.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.78

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