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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.74, 439.07 and 146.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.74, 439.07 and 146.43 is: 219.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.74 : 439.07 = 146.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.74/439.07 = 146.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.74x = 439.07 × 146.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.74x = 64,294.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,294.35/292.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.63

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