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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.74, 437.55 and 86.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.74, 437.55 and 86.34 is: 129.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.74 : 437.55 = 86.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.74/437.55 = 86.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.74x = 437.55 × 86.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.74x = 37,778.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,778.07/291.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.49

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