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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.22, 436.82 and 74.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.22, 436.82 and 74.81 is: 112.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.22 : 436.82 = 74.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.22/436.82 = 74.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.22x = 436.82 × 74.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.22x = 32,678.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,678.50/291.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.21

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