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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.40, 437.05 and 118.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.40, 437.05 and 118.15 is: 177.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.40 : 437.05 = 118.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.40/437.05 = 118.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.40x = 437.05 × 118.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.40x = 51,634.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,634.98/291.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.20

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