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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.99, 438.06 and 109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.99, 438.06 and 109.40 is: 164.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.99 : 438.06 = 109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.99/438.06 = 109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.99x = 438.06 × 109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.99x = 47,923.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,923.76/291.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.13

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