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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.99, 437.98 and 86.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.99, 437.98 and 86.56 is: 129.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.99 : 437.98 = 86.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.99/437.98 = 86.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.99x = 437.98 × 86.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.99x = 37,909.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,909.36/291.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.83

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