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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.61, 439.16 and 148.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.61, 439.16 and 148.37 is: 222.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.61 : 439.16 = 148.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.61/439.16 = 148.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.61x = 439.16 × 148.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.61x = 65,157.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,157.43/292.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.68

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