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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.64, 437.45 and 86.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.64, 437.45 and 86.20 is: 129.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.64 : 437.45 = 86.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.64/437.45 = 86.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.64x = 437.45 × 86.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.64x = 37,708.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,708.19/291.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.30

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