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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.82, 439.06 and 146.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.82, 439.06 and 146.58 is: 219.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.82 : 439.06 = 146.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.82/439.06 = 146.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.82x = 439.06 × 146.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.82x = 64,357.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,357.41/292.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.78

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