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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.19, 436.72 and 136.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.19, 436.72 and 136.97 is: 205.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.19 : 436.72 = 136.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.19/436.72 = 136.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.19x = 436.72 × 136.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.19x = 59,816.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,816.85/291.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.42

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