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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.89, 437.43 and 147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.89, 437.43 and 147.44 is: 220.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.89 : 437.43 = 147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.89/437.43 = 147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.89x = 437.43 × 147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.89x = 64,496.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,496.33/291.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.96

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