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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.93, 437.41 and 137.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.93, 437.41 and 137.49 is: 206.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.93 : 437.41 = 137.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.93/437.41 = 137.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.93x = 437.41 × 137.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.93x = 60,139.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,139.50/291.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.01

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