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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.25, 436.73 and 96.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.25, 436.73 and 96.21 is: 144.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.25 : 436.73 = 96.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.25/436.73 = 96.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.25x = 436.73 × 96.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.25x = 42,017.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,017.79/291.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.27

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