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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.40, 437.09 and 137.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.40, 437.09 and 137.43 is: 206.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.40 : 437.09 = 137.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.40/437.09 = 137.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.40x = 437.09 × 137.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.40x = 60,069.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,069.28/291.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.14

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