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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.79, 437.64 and 75.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.79, 437.64 and 75.34 is: 113.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.79 : 437.64 = 75.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.79/437.64 = 75.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.79x = 437.64 × 75.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.79x = 32,971.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,971.80/291.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.00

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