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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.18, 437.68 and 145.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.18, 437.68 and 145.49 is: 217.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.18 : 437.68 = 145.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.18/437.68 = 145.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.18x = 437.68 × 145.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.18x = 63,675.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,675.51/292.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.93

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