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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.98, 439.61 and 148.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.98, 439.61 and 148.71 is: 223.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.98 : 439.61 = 148.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.98/439.61 = 148.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.98x = 439.61 × 148.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.98x = 65,373.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,373.66/292.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.13

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