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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.06, 438.36 and 147.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.06, 438.36 and 147.88 is: 221.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.06 : 438.36 = 147.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.06/438.36 = 147.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.06x = 438.36 × 147.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.06x = 64,824.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,824.68/292.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.96

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