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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.34, 437.09 and 98.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.34, 437.09 and 98.97 is: 148.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.34 : 437.09 = 98.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.34/437.09 = 98.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.34x = 437.09 × 98.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.34x = 43,258.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,258.80/291.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.48

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