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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.12, 436.74 and 98.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.12, 436.74 and 98.76 is: 148.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.12 : 436.74 = 98.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.12/436.74 = 98.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.12x = 436.74 × 98.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.12x = 43,132.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,132.44/291.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.16

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