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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.45, 437.20 and 86.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.45, 437.20 and 86.01 is: 129.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.45 : 437.20 = 86.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.45/437.20 = 86.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.45x = 437.20 × 86.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.45x = 37,605.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,605.00/291.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.03

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