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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.28, 437.28 and 147.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.28, 437.28 and 147.16 is: 220.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.28 : 437.28 = 147.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.28/437.28 = 147.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.28x = 437.28 × 147.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.28x = 64,350.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,350.12/291.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.92

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