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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.04, 438.26 and 147.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.04, 438.26 and 147.86 is: 221.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.04 : 438.26 = 147.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.04/438.26 = 147.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.04x = 438.26 × 147.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.04x = 64,800.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,800.67/292.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.89

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