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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.68, 437.55 and 99.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.68, 437.55 and 99.26 is: 148.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.68 : 437.55 = 99.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.68/437.55 = 99.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.68x = 437.55 × 99.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.68x = 43,431.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,431.21/291.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.90

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