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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.59, 437.42 and 86.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.59, 437.42 and 86.13 is: 129.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.59 : 437.42 = 86.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.59/437.42 = 86.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.59x = 437.42 × 86.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.59x = 37,674.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,674.98/291.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.21

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