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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.96, 438.20 and 147.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.96, 438.20 and 147.76 is: 221.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.96 : 438.20 = 147.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.96/438.20 = 147.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.96x = 438.20 × 147.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.96x = 64,748.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,748.43/291.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.77

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