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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.80, 437.65 and 96.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.80, 437.65 and 96.81 is: 145.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.80 : 437.65 = 96.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.80/437.65 = 96.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.80x = 437.65 × 96.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.80x = 42,368.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,368.90/291.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.20

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