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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.11, 437.49 and 145.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.11, 437.49 and 145.59 is: 218.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.11 : 437.49 = 145.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.11/437.49 = 145.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.11x = 437.49 × 145.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.11x = 63,694.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,694.17/292.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.05

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