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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.16, 436.70 and 98.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.16, 436.70 and 98.76 is: 148.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.16 : 436.70 = 98.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.16/436.70 = 98.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.16x = 436.70 × 98.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.16x = 43,128.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,128.49/291.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.13

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