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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.08, 438.30 and 147.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.08, 438.30 and 147.82 is: 221.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.08 : 438.30 = 147.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.08/438.30 = 147.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.08x = 438.30 × 147.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.08x = 64,789.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,789.51/292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.82

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