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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.72, 437.73 and 145.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.72, 437.73 and 145.49 is: 218.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.72 : 437.73 = 145.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.72/437.73 = 145.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.72x = 437.73 × 145.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.72x = 63,683.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,683.15/291.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.30

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