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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.25, 436.89 and 98.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.25, 436.89 and 98.89 is: 148.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.25 : 436.89 = 98.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.25/436.89 = 98.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.25x = 436.89 × 98.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.25x = 43,204.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,204.05/291.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.34

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