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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.53, 437.11 and 137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.53, 437.11 and 137.50 is: 206.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.53 : 437.11 = 137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.53/437.11 = 137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.53x = 437.11 × 137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.53x = 60,102.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,102.63/291.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.16

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