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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.98, 439.32 and 146.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.98, 439.32 and 146.57 is: 219.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.98 : 439.32 = 146.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.98/439.32 = 146.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.98x = 439.32 × 146.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.98x = 64,392.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,392.78/292.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.78

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