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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.17, 437.83 and 147.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.17, 437.83 and 147.69 is: 221.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.17 : 437.83 = 147.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.17/437.83 = 147.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.17x = 437.83 × 147.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.17x = 64,663.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,663.11/292.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.32

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