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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.04, 436.48 and 98.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.04, 436.48 and 98.62 is: 147.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.04 : 436.48 = 98.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.04/436.48 = 98.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.04x = 436.48 × 98.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.04x = 43,045.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,045.66/291.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.90

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