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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.49, 437.18 and 86.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.49, 437.18 and 86.05 is: 129.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.49 : 437.18 = 86.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.49/437.18 = 86.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.49x = 437.18 × 86.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.49x = 37,619.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,619.34/291.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.06

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