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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.15, 436.71 and 74.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.15, 436.71 and 74.73 is: 112.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.15 : 436.71 = 74.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.15/436.71 = 74.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.15x = 436.71 × 74.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.15x = 32,635.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,635.34/291.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.09

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