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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.56, 439.11 and 148.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.56, 439.11 and 148.38 is: 222.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.56 : 439.11 = 148.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.56/439.11 = 148.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.56x = 439.11 × 148.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.56x = 65,155.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,155.14/292.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.71

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