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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.89, 438.03 and 109.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.89, 438.03 and 109.29 is: 164.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.89 : 438.03 = 109.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.89/438.03 = 109.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.89x = 438.03 × 109.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.89x = 47,872.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,872.30/291.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.01

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