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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.25, 436.80 and 137.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.25, 436.80 and 137.03 is: 205.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.25 : 436.80 = 137.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.25/436.80 = 137.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.25x = 436.80 × 137.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.25x = 59,854.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,854.70/291.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.51

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