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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.18, 436.76 and 137.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.18, 436.76 and 137.10 is: 205.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.18 : 436.76 = 137.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.18/436.76 = 137.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.18x = 436.76 × 137.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.18x = 59,880.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,880.68/291.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.65

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