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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.79, 437.48 and 137.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.79, 437.48 and 137.63 is: 206.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.79 : 437.48 = 137.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.79/437.48 = 137.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.79x = 437.48 × 137.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.79x = 60,210.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,210.37/291.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.35

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