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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.02, 436.53 and 98.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.02, 436.53 and 98.78 is: 148.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.02 : 436.53 = 98.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.02/436.53 = 98.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.02x = 436.53 × 98.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.02x = 43,120.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,120.43/291.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.17

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