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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.80, 437.68 and 86.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.80, 437.68 and 86.36 is: 129.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.80 : 437.68 = 86.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.80/437.68 = 86.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.80x = 437.68 × 86.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.80x = 37,798.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,798.92/291.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.54

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