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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.33, 437.95 and 147.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.33, 437.95 and 147.88 is: 221.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.33 : 437.95 = 147.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.33/437.95 = 147.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.33x = 437.95 × 147.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.33x = 64,764.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,764.05/292.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.54

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