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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.96, 437.87 and 189.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.96, 437.87 and 189.29 is: 283.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.96 : 437.87 = 189.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.96/437.87 = 189.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.96x = 437.87 × 189.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.96x = 82,885.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,885.98/291.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.89

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