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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.32, 437.88 and 147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.32, 437.88 and 147.78 is: 221.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.32 : 437.88 = 147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.32/437.88 = 147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.32x = 437.88 × 147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.32x = 64,709.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,709.91/292.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.37

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