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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.40, 437.26 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.40, 437.26 and 147.12 is: 220.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.40 : 437.26 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.40/437.26 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.40x = 437.26 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.40x = 64,329.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,329.69/291.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.76

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