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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.04, 439.62 and 146.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.04, 439.62 and 146.85 is: 220.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.04 : 439.62 = 146.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.04/439.62 = 146.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.04x = 439.62 × 146.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.04x = 64,558.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,558.47/293.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.31

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