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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.09, 436.63 and 74.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.09, 436.63 and 74.67 is: 112.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.09 : 436.63 = 74.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.09/436.63 = 74.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.09x = 436.63 × 74.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.09x = 32,603.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,603.16/291.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.00

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