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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.65, 437.49 and 99.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.65, 437.49 and 99.25 is: 148.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.65 : 437.49 = 99.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.65/437.49 = 99.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.65x = 437.49 × 99.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.65x = 43,420.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,420.39/291.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.88

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