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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.08, 437.82 and 147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.08, 437.82 and 147.66 is: 221.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.08 : 437.82 = 147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.08/437.82 = 147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.08x = 437.82 × 147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.08x = 64,648.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,648.50/292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.34

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