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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.36, 437.03 and 74.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.36, 437.03 and 74.93 is: 112.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.36 : 437.03 = 74.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.36/437.03 = 74.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.36x = 437.03 × 74.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.36x = 32,746.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,746.66/291.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.39

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