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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.98, 438.03 and 97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.98, 438.03 and 97 is: 145.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.98 : 438.03 = 97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.98/438.03 = 97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.98x = 438.03 × 97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.98x = 42,488.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,488.91/291.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.52

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