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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.66, 437.56 and 96.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.66, 437.56 and 96.70 is: 145.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.66 : 437.56 = 96.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.66/437.56 = 96.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.66x = 437.56 × 96.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.66x = 42,312.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,312.05/291.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.07

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