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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.91, 437.87 and 75.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.91, 437.87 and 75.49 is: 113.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.91 : 437.87 = 75.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.91/437.87 = 75.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.91x = 437.87 × 75.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.91x = 33,054.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,054.81/291.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.24

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