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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.57, 437.62 and 137.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.57, 437.62 and 137.59 is: 206.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.57 : 437.62 = 137.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.57/437.62 = 137.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.57x = 437.62 × 137.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.57x = 60,212.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,212.14/291.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.51

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