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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.38, 437.24 and 120.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.38, 437.24 and 120.38 is: 180.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.38 : 437.24 = 120.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.38/437.24 = 120.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.38x = 437.24 × 120.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.38x = 52,633.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,633.07/291.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.64

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