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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.11, 438.22 and 145.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.11, 438.22 and 145.87 is: 218.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.11 : 438.22 = 145.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.11/438.22 = 145.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.11x = 438.22 × 145.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.11x = 63,922.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,922.91/292.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.83

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