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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.11, 437.67 and 145.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.11, 437.67 and 145.70 is: 218.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.11 : 437.67 = 145.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.11/437.67 = 145.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.11x = 437.67 × 145.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.11x = 63,767.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,767.97/292.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.30

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