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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.56, 438.56 and 148.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.56, 438.56 and 148.40 is: 222.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.56 : 438.56 = 148.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.56/438.56 = 148.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.56x = 438.56 × 148.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.56x = 65,082.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,082.30/292.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.46

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