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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.42, 436.98 and 85.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.42, 436.98 and 85.95 is: 128.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.42 : 436.98 = 85.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.42/436.98 = 85.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.42x = 436.98 × 85.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.42x = 37,558.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,558.43/291.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.88

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