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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.66, 437.48 and 137.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.66, 437.48 and 137.53 is: 206.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.66 : 437.48 = 137.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.66/437.48 = 137.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.66x = 437.48 × 137.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.66x = 60,166.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,166.62/291.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.29

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