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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.98, 437.98 and 147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.98, 437.98 and 147.80 is: 221.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.98 : 437.98 = 147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.98/437.98 = 147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.98x = 437.98 × 147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.98x = 64,733.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,733.44/291.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.71

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