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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.66, 438.62 and 146.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.66, 438.62 and 146.46 is: 219.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.66 : 438.62 = 146.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.66/438.62 = 146.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.66x = 438.62 × 146.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.66x = 64,241.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,241.20/292.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.51

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