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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291, 436.38 and 95.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291, 436.38 and 95.94 is: 143.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291 : 436.38 = 95.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291/436.38 = 95.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291x = 436.38 × 95.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291x = 41,866.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,866.30/291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.87

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