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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.44, 437.13 and 75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.44, 437.13 and 75 is: 112.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.44 : 437.13 = 75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.44/437.13 = 75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.44x = 437.13 × 75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.44x = 32,784.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,784.75/291.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.49

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