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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.65, 437.57 and 137.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.65, 437.57 and 137.57 is: 206.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.65 : 437.57 = 137.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.65/437.57 = 137.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.65x = 437.57 × 137.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.65x = 60,196.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,196.50/291.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.40

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