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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.96, 438.00 and 96.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.96, 438.00 and 96.98 is: 145.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.96 : 438.00 = 96.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.96/438.00 = 96.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.96x = 438.00 × 96.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.96x = 42,474.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,474.69/291.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.48

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