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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.96, 437.70 and 147.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.96, 437.70 and 147.58 is: 221.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.96 : 437.70 = 147.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.96/437.70 = 147.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.96x = 437.70 × 147.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.96x = 64,595.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,595.77/291.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.25

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