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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.96, 438.75 and 147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.96, 438.75 and 147.78 is: 222.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.96 : 438.75 = 147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.96/438.75 = 147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.96x = 438.75 × 147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.96x = 64,838.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,838.48/291.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.08

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