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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.57, 437.37 and 75.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.57, 437.37 and 75.15 is: 112.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.57 : 437.37 = 75.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.57/437.37 = 75.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.57x = 437.37 × 75.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.57x = 32,868.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,868.36/291.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.73

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