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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291, 436.43 and 85.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291, 436.43 and 85.52 is: 128.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291 : 436.43 = 85.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291/436.43 = 85.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291x = 436.43 × 85.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291x = 37,320.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,320.88/291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.25

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