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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.34, 437.07 and 96.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.34, 437.07 and 96.36 is: 144.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.34 : 437.07 = 96.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.34/437.07 = 96.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.34x = 437.07 × 96.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.34x = 42,116.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,116.07/291.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.56

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