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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.58, 437.31 and 86.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.58, 437.31 and 86.11 is: 129.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.58 : 437.31 = 86.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.58/437.31 = 86.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.58x = 437.31 × 86.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.58x = 37,656.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,656.76/291.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.15

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