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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.13, 436.39 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.13, 436.39 and 137.16 is: 205.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.13 : 436.39 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.13/436.39 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.13x = 436.39 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.13x = 59,855.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,855.25/291.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.60

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