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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.02, 439.65 and 146.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.02, 439.65 and 146.86 is: 220.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.02 : 439.65 = 146.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.02/439.65 = 146.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.02x = 439.65 × 146.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.02x = 64,567.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,567.00/293.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.35

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