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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.96, 439.70 and 148.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.96, 439.70 and 148.76 is: 223.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.96 : 439.70 = 148.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.96/439.70 = 148.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.96x = 439.70 × 148.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.96x = 65,409.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,409.77/292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.27

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