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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.50, 437.25 and 86.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.50, 437.25 and 86.06 is: 129.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.50 : 437.25 = 86.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.50/437.25 = 86.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.50x = 437.25 × 86.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.50x = 37,629.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,629.74/291.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.09

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