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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.28, 436.92 and 98.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.28, 436.92 and 98.92 is: 148.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.28 : 436.92 = 98.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.28/436.92 = 98.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.28x = 436.92 × 98.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.28x = 43,220.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,220.13/291.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.38

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