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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.64, 437.18 and 205.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.64, 437.18 and 205.17 is: 307.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.64 : 437.18 = 205.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.64/437.18 = 205.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.64x = 437.18 × 205.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.64x = 89,695.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,695.71/291.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.56

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