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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.96, 437.66 and 129.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.96, 437.66 and 129.55 is: 194.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.96 : 437.66 = 129.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.96/437.66 = 129.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.96x = 437.66 × 129.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.96x = 56,698.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,698.85/291.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.20

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