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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.29, 436.53 and 137.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.29, 436.53 and 137.28 is: 205.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.29 : 436.53 = 137.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.29/436.53 = 137.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.29x = 436.53 × 137.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.29x = 59,926.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,926.84/291.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.73

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