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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.50, 437.26 and 75.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.50, 437.26 and 75.08 is: 112.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.50 : 437.26 = 75.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.50/437.26 = 75.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.50x = 437.26 × 75.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.50x = 32,829.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,829.48/291.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.62

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