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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.53, 437.27 and 75.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.53, 437.27 and 75.10 is: 112.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.53 : 437.27 = 75.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.53/437.27 = 75.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.53x = 437.27 × 75.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.53x = 32,837.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,837.51/291.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.64

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