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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.98, 438.03 and 99.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.98, 438.03 and 99.56 is: 149.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.98 : 438.03 = 99.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.98/438.03 = 99.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.98x = 438.03 × 99.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.98x = 43,611.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,611.36/291.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.36

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