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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.99, 437.94 and 190.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.99, 437.94 and 190.00 is: 284.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.99 : 437.94 = 190.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.99/437.94 = 190.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.99x = 437.94 × 190.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.99x = 83,206.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,206.68/291.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.97

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