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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.92, 438.84 and 148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.92, 438.84 and 148.80 is: 222.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.92 : 438.84 = 148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.92/438.84 = 148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.92x = 438.84 × 148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.92x = 65,299.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,299.39/292.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.93

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