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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.50, 436.95 and 137.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.50, 436.95 and 137.51 is: 206.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.50 : 436.95 = 137.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.50/436.95 = 137.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.50x = 436.95 × 137.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.50x = 60,084.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,084.99/291.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.12

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