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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.11, 438.01 and 145.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.11, 438.01 and 145.70 is: 218.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.11 : 438.01 = 145.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.11/438.01 = 145.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.11x = 438.01 × 145.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.11x = 63,817.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,817.15/292.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.47

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