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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.80, 439.74 and 148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.80, 439.74 and 148.80 is: 223.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.80 : 439.74 = 148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.80/439.74 = 148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.80x = 439.74 × 148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.80x = 65,433.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,433.31/292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.47

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