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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.27, 436.82 and 85.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.27, 436.82 and 85.86 is: 128.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.27 : 436.82 = 85.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.27/436.82 = 85.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.27x = 436.82 × 85.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.27x = 37,504.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,504.94/291.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.76

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