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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.16, 437.88 and 147.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.16, 437.88 and 147.92 is: 221.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.16 : 437.88 = 147.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.16/437.88 = 147.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.16x = 437.88 × 147.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.16x = 64,771.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,771.21/292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.70

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