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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.57, 437.34 and 147.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.57, 437.34 and 147.29 is: 220.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.57 : 437.34 = 147.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.57/437.34 = 147.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.57x = 437.34 × 147.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.57x = 64,413.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,413.62/291.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.92

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