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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.79, 439.59 and 148.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.79, 439.59 and 148.61 is: 223.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.79 : 439.59 = 148.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.79/439.59 = 148.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.79x = 439.59 × 148.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.79x = 65,327.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,327.47/292.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.12

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