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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.55, 437.37 and 99.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.55, 437.37 and 99.13 is: 148.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.55 : 437.37 = 99.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.55/437.37 = 99.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.55x = 437.37 × 99.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.55x = 43,353.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,353.81/291.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.70

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