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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.44, 437.09 and 137.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.44, 437.09 and 137.22 is: 205.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.44 : 437.09 = 137.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.44/437.09 = 137.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.44x = 437.09 × 137.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.44x = 59,977.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,977.83/291.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.80

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