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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.16, 436.68 and 85.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.16, 436.68 and 85.68 is: 128.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.16 : 436.68 = 85.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.16/436.68 = 85.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.16x = 436.68 × 85.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.16x = 37,414.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,414.74/291.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.50

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