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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.07, 439.59 and 148.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.07, 439.59 and 148.79 is: 223.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.07 : 439.59 = 148.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.07/439.59 = 148.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.07x = 439.59 × 148.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.07x = 65,404.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,404.40/293.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.17

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