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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.88, 437.67 and 137.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.88, 437.67 and 137.67 is: 206.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.88 : 437.67 = 137.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.88/437.67 = 137.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.88x = 437.67 × 137.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.88x = 60,254.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,254.03/291.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.44

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