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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.32, 437 and 147

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.32, 437 and 147 is: 220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.32 : 437 = 147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.32/437 = 147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.32x = 437 × 147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.32x = 64,239
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,239/291.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.51

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