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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.93, 437.79 and 86.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.93, 437.79 and 86.46 is: 129.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.93 : 437.79 = 86.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.93/437.79 = 86.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.93x = 437.79 × 86.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.93x = 37,851.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,851.32/291.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.66

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