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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.71, 437.55 and 147.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.71, 437.55 and 147.32 is: 220.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.71 : 437.55 = 147.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.71/437.55 = 147.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.71x = 437.55 × 147.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.71x = 64,459.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,459.87/291.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.97

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