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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.86, 437.56 and 116.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.86, 437.56 and 116.14 is: 174.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.86 : 437.56 = 116.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.86/437.56 = 116.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.86x = 437.56 × 116.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.86x = 50,818.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,818.22/291.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.12

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