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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.61, 437.38 and 137.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.61, 437.38 and 137.57 is: 206.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.61 : 437.38 = 137.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.61/437.38 = 137.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.61x = 437.38 × 137.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.61x = 60,171.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,171.07/291.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.34

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