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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.27, 436.70 and 137.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.27, 436.70 and 137.12 is: 205.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.27 : 436.70 = 137.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.27/436.70 = 137.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.27x = 436.70 × 137.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.27x = 59,880.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,880.71/291.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.58

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