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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.12, 436.82 and 137.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.12, 436.82 and 137.12 is: 205.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.12 : 436.82 = 137.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.12/436.82 = 137.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.12x = 436.82 × 137.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.12x = 59,896.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,896.76/291.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.75

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