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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.56, 437.27 and 152.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.56, 437.27 and 152.71 is: 229.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.56 : 437.27 = 152.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.56/437.27 = 152.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.56x = 437.27 × 152.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.56x = 66,772.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,772.55/291.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.02

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