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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.94, 439.58 and 148.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.94, 439.58 and 148.66 is: 223.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.94 : 439.58 = 148.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.94/439.58 = 148.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.94x = 439.58 × 148.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.94x = 65,347.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,347.96/292.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.08

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