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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.03, 436.37 and 137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.03, 436.37 and 137 is: 205.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.03 : 436.37 = 137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.03/436.37 = 137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.03x = 436.37 × 137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.03x = 59,782.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,782.01/291.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.42

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