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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.75, 437.63 and 120.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.75, 437.63 and 120.75 is: 181.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.75 : 437.63 = 120.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.75/437.63 = 120.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.75x = 437.63 × 120.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.75x = 52,843.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,843.22/291.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.13

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