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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.30, 438.03 and 148.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.30, 438.03 and 148.18 is: 222.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.30 : 438.03 = 148.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.30/438.03 = 148.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.30x = 438.03 × 148.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.30x = 64,907.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,907.29/292.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.06

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