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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291, 436.48 and 85.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291, 436.48 and 85.56 is: 128.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291 : 436.48 = 85.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291/436.48 = 85.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291x = 436.48 × 85.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291x = 37,344.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,344.80/291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.33

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