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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.66, 439.14 and 148.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.66, 439.14 and 148.40 is: 222.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.66 : 439.14 = 148.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.66/439.14 = 148.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.66x = 439.14 × 148.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.66x = 65,168.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,168.38/292.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.68

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