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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.40, 437.10 and 85.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.40, 437.10 and 85.96 is: 128.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.40 : 437.10 = 85.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.40/437.10 = 85.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.40x = 437.10 × 85.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.40x = 37,572.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,572.02/291.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.94

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