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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.20, 436.68 and 98.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.20, 436.68 and 98.80 is: 148.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.20 : 436.68 = 98.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.20/436.68 = 98.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.20x = 436.68 × 98.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.20x = 43,143.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,143.98/291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.16

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