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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.35, 438.56 and 146.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.35, 438.56 and 146.10 is: 219.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.35 : 438.56 = 146.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.35/438.56 = 146.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.35x = 438.56 × 146.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.35x = 64,073.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,073.98/292.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.17

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