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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.97, 437.60 and 137.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.97, 437.60 and 137.97 is: 206.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.97 : 437.60 = 137.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.97/437.60 = 137.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.97x = 437.60 × 137.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.97x = 60,376.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,376.02/291.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.79

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