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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.60, 437.27 and 145.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.60, 437.27 and 145.04 is: 217.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.60 : 437.27 = 145.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.60/437.27 = 145.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.60x = 437.27 × 145.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.60x = 63,418.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,418.73/291.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.49

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