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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.04, 436.45 and 85.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.04, 436.45 and 85.54 is: 128.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.04 : 436.45 = 85.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.04/436.45 = 85.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.04x = 436.45 × 85.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.04x = 37,333.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,333.93/291.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.28

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