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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.70, 438.89 and 146.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.70, 438.89 and 146.13 is: 219.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.70 : 438.89 = 146.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.70/438.89 = 146.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.70x = 438.89 × 146.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.70x = 64,134.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,134.27/292.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.11

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