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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.90, 437.43 and 137.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.90, 437.43 and 137.80 is: 206.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.90 : 437.43 = 137.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.90/437.43 = 137.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.90x = 437.43 × 137.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.90x = 60,277.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,277.75/291.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.50

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