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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.75, 436.99 and 137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.75, 436.99 and 137.44 is: 205.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.75 : 436.99 = 137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.75/436.99 = 137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.75x = 436.99 × 137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.75x = 60,060.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,060.62/291.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.87

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