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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.43, 437.25 and 99.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.43, 437.25 and 99.07 is: 148.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.43 : 437.25 = 99.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.43/437.25 = 99.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.43x = 437.25 × 99.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.43x = 43,318.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,318.36/291.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.64

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