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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.52, 437.28 and 137.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.52, 437.28 and 137.35 is: 206.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.52 : 437.28 = 137.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.52/437.28 = 137.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.52x = 437.28 × 137.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.52x = 60,060.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,060.41/291.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.03

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