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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.66, 437.52 and 86.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.66, 437.52 and 86.28 is: 129.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.66 : 437.52 = 86.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.66/437.52 = 86.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.66x = 437.52 × 86.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.66x = 37,749.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,749.23/291.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.43

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