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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.37, 437.01 and 85.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.37, 437.01 and 85.96 is: 128.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.37 : 437.01 = 85.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.37/437.01 = 85.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.37x = 437.01 × 85.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.37x = 37,564.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,564.50/291.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.92

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