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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.94, 402.89 and 175.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.94, 402.89 and 175.50 is: 242.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.94 : 402.89 = 175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.94/402.89 = 175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.94x = 402.89 × 175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.94x = 70,707.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,707.20/291.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.20

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