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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.91, 437.93 and 109.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.91, 437.93 and 109.31 is: 164.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.91 : 437.93 = 109.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.91/437.93 = 109.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.91x = 437.93 × 109.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.91x = 47,872.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,872.52/291.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.00

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