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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.92, 437.72 and 99.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.92, 437.72 and 99.44 is: 149.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.92 : 437.72 = 99.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.92/437.72 = 99.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.92x = 437.72 × 99.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.92x = 43,526.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,526.88/291.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.11

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