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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.24, 436.80 and 137.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.24, 436.80 and 137.10 is: 205.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.24 : 436.80 = 137.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.24/436.80 = 137.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.24x = 436.80 × 137.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.24x = 59,885.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,885.28/291.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.62

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