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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.07, 437.79 and 147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.07, 437.79 and 147.80 is: 221.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.07 : 437.79 = 147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.07/437.79 = 147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.07x = 437.79 × 147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.07x = 64,705.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,705.36/292.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.54

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