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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.83, 437.45 and 137.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.83, 437.45 and 137.64 is: 206.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.83 : 437.45 = 137.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.83/437.45 = 137.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.83x = 437.45 × 137.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.83x = 60,210.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,210.62/291.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.32

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