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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.08, 437.94 and 147.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.08, 437.94 and 147.90 is: 221.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.08 : 437.94 = 147.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.08/437.94 = 147.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.08x = 437.94 × 147.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.08x = 64,771.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,771.33/292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.76

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