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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.39, 437.08 and 106.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.39, 437.08 and 106.30 is: 159.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.39 : 437.08 = 106.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.39/437.08 = 106.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.39x = 437.08 × 106.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.39x = 46,461.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,461.60/291.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.45

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