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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.93, 437.91 and 129.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.93, 437.91 and 129.58 is: 194.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.93 : 437.91 = 129.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.93/437.91 = 129.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.93x = 437.91 × 129.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.93x = 56,744.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,744.38/291.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.38

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