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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.02, 437.64 and 147.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.02, 437.64 and 147.84 is: 221.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.02 : 437.64 = 147.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.02/437.64 = 147.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.02x = 437.64 × 147.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.02x = 64,700.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,700.70/292.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.56

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