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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.81, 439.49 and 148.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.81, 439.49 and 148.63 is: 223.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.81 : 439.49 = 148.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.81/439.49 = 148.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.81x = 439.49 × 148.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.81x = 65,321.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,321.40/292.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.08

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