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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293, 439.53 and 148.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293, 439.53 and 148.70 is: 223.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293 : 439.53 = 148.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293/439.53 = 148.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293x = 439.53 × 148.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293x = 65,358.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,358.11/293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.07

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