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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.93, 437.17 and 188.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.93, 437.17 and 188.90 is: 282.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.93 : 437.17 = 188.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.93/437.17 = 188.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.93x = 437.17 × 188.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.93x = 82,579.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,579.23/291.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.88

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