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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.01, 439.53 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.01, 439.53 and 146.76 is: 220.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.01 : 439.53 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.01/439.53 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.01x = 439.53 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.01x = 64,505.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,505.42/293.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.15

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