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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.42, 437.22 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.42, 437.22 and 147.12 is: 220.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.42 : 437.22 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.42/437.22 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.42x = 437.22 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.42x = 64,323.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,323.81/291.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.73

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