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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.96, 437.04 and 189.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.96, 437.04 and 189.02 is: 282.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.96 : 437.04 = 189.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.96/437.04 = 189.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.96x = 437.04 × 189.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.96x = 82,610.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,610.39/291.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.95

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