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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.70, 437.34 and 147.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.70, 437.34 and 147.34 is: 220.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.70 : 437.34 = 147.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.70/437.34 = 147.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.70x = 437.34 × 147.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.70x = 64,437.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,437.68/291.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.90

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