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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.59, 438.47 and 148.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.59, 438.47 and 148.14 is: 222.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.59 : 438.47 = 148.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.59/438.47 = 148.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.59x = 438.47 × 148.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.59x = 64,954.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,954.95/292.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.00

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