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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.94, 437.91 and 120.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.94, 437.91 and 120.94 is: 181.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.94 : 437.91 = 120.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.94/437.91 = 120.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.94x = 437.91 × 120.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.94x = 52,959.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,959.74/291.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.41

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