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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.54, 439.22 and 148.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.54, 439.22 and 148.36 is: 222.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.54 : 439.22 = 148.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.54/439.22 = 148.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.54x = 439.22 × 148.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.54x = 65,162.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,162.68/292.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.75

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