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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.22, 438.03 and 147.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.22, 438.03 and 147.86 is: 221.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.22 : 438.03 = 147.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.22/438.03 = 147.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.22x = 438.03 × 147.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.22x = 64,767.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,767.12/292.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.64

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