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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.68, 438.83 and 146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.68, 438.83 and 146.26 is: 219.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.68 : 438.83 = 146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.68/438.83 = 146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.68x = 438.83 × 146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.68x = 64,182.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,182.00/292.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.29

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