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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.29, 437.00 and 98.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.29, 437.00 and 98.91 is: 148.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.29 : 437.00 = 98.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.29/437.00 = 98.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.29x = 437.00 × 98.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.29x = 43,223.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,223.18/291.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.39

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