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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.94, 437.89 and 86.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.94, 437.89 and 86.53 is: 129.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.94 : 437.89 = 86.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.94/437.89 = 86.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.94x = 437.89 × 86.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.94x = 37,890.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,890.62/291.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.79

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