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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.64, 437.11 and 145.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.64, 437.11 and 145.34 is: 217.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.64 : 437.11 = 145.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.64/437.11 = 145.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.64x = 437.11 × 145.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.64x = 63,528.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,528.84/291.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.84

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