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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.36, 437.04 and 137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.36, 437.04 and 137.52 is: 206.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.36 : 437.04 = 137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.36/437.04 = 137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.36x = 437.04 × 137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.36x = 60,101.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,101.74/291.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.28

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