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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.84, 437.37 and 137.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.84, 437.37 and 137.74 is: 206.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.84 : 437.37 = 137.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.84/437.37 = 137.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.84x = 437.37 × 137.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.84x = 60,243.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,243.34/291.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.43

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