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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.84, 437.84 and 96.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.84, 437.84 and 96.86 is: 145.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.84 : 437.84 = 96.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.84/437.84 = 96.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.84x = 437.84 × 96.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.84x = 42,408.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,408.88/291.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.32

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