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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.04, 439.76 and 148.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.04, 439.76 and 148.86 is: 223.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.04 : 439.76 = 148.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.04/439.76 = 148.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.04x = 439.76 × 148.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.04x = 65,462.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,462.67/293.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.39

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