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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.87, 437.85 and 147.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.87, 437.85 and 147.57 is: 221.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.87 : 437.85 = 147.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.87/437.85 = 147.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.87x = 437.85 × 147.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.87x = 64,613.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,613.52/291.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.38

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