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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.96, 437.88 and 86.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.96, 437.88 and 86.48 is: 129.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.96 : 437.88 = 86.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.96/437.88 = 86.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.96x = 437.88 × 86.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.96x = 37,867.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,867.86/291.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.70

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