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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.17, 438.25 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.17, 438.25 and 147.72 is: 221.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.17 : 438.25 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.17/438.25 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.17x = 438.25 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.17x = 64,737.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,737.55/292.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.57

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