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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.85, 439.35 and 146.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.85, 439.35 and 146.56 is: 219.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.85 : 439.35 = 146.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.85/439.35 = 146.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.85x = 439.35 × 146.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.85x = 64,391.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,391.14/292.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.88

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