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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.06, 436.81 and 137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.06, 436.81 and 137 is: 205.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.06 : 436.81 = 137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.06/436.81 = 137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.06x = 436.81 × 137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.06x = 59,842.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,842.97/291.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.60

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