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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.94, 438.08 and 147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.94, 438.08 and 147.66 is: 221.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.94 : 438.08 = 147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.94/438.08 = 147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.94x = 438.08 × 147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.94x = 64,684.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,684.51/291.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.57

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