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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.53, 437.36 and 86.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.53, 437.36 and 86.10 is: 129.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.53 : 437.36 = 86.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.53/437.36 = 86.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.53x = 437.36 × 86.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.53x = 37,656.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,656.70/291.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.17

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