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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.20, 436.80 and 137.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.20, 436.80 and 137.04 is: 205.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.20 : 436.80 = 137.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.20/436.80 = 137.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.20x = 436.80 × 137.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.20x = 59,859.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,859.07/291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.56

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