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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.96, 439.20 and 148.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.96, 439.20 and 148.58 is: 222.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.96 : 439.20 = 148.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.96/439.20 = 148.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.96x = 439.20 × 148.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.96x = 65,256.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,256.34/292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.75

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