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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.43, 437.12 and 75.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.43, 437.12 and 75.01 is: 112.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.43 : 437.12 = 75.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.43/437.12 = 75.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.43x = 437.12 × 75.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.43x = 32,786.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,786.19/291.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.50

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