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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.83, 437.62 and 116.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.83, 437.62 and 116.11 is: 174.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.83 : 437.62 = 116.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.83/437.62 = 116.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.83x = 437.62 × 116.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.83x = 50,812.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,812.06/291.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.12

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