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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.92, 437.74 and 86.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.92, 437.74 and 86.43 is: 129.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.92 : 437.74 = 86.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.92/437.74 = 86.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.92x = 437.74 × 86.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.92x = 37,835.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,835.40/291.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.61

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