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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.85, 437.76 and 96.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.85, 437.76 and 96.85 is: 145.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.85 : 437.76 = 96.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.85/437.76 = 96.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.85x = 437.76 × 96.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.85x = 42,397.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,397.06/291.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.27

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