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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.18, 438.49 and 148.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.18, 438.49 and 148.02 is: 222.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.18 : 438.49 = 148.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.18/438.49 = 148.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.18x = 438.49 × 148.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.18x = 64,905.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,905.29/292.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.14

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