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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.90, 437.86 and 99.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.90, 437.86 and 99.50 is: 149.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.90 : 437.86 = 99.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.90/437.86 = 99.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.90x = 437.86 × 99.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.90x = 43,567.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,567.07/291.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.25

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