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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.41, 437.19 and 85.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.41, 437.19 and 85.97 is: 128.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.41 : 437.19 = 85.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.41/437.19 = 85.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.41x = 437.19 × 85.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.41x = 37,583.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,583.04/291.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.97

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