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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.72, 439.02 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.72, 439.02 and 148.32 is: 222.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.72 : 439.02 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.72/439.02 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.72x = 439.02 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.72x = 65,115.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,115.45/292.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.45

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