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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.91, 437.82 and 75.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.91, 437.82 and 75.48 is: 113.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.91 : 437.82 = 75.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.91/437.82 = 75.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.91x = 437.82 × 75.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.91x = 33,046.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,046.65/291.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.21

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