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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.78, 437.65 and 96.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.78, 437.65 and 96.78 is: 145.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.78 : 437.65 = 96.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.78/437.65 = 96.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.78x = 437.65 × 96.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.78x = 42,355.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,355.77/291.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.16

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