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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.13, 436.76 and 98.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.13, 436.76 and 98.75 is: 148.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.13 : 436.76 = 98.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.13/436.76 = 98.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.13x = 436.76 × 98.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.13x = 43,130.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,130.05/291.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.15

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