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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.29, 438.11 and 145.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.29, 438.11 and 145.75 is: 218.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.29 : 438.11 = 145.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.29/438.11 = 145.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.29x = 438.11 × 145.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.29x = 63,854.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,854.08/292.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.46

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