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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.08, 439.74 and 148.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.08, 439.74 and 148.84 is: 223.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.08 : 439.74 = 148.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.08/439.74 = 148.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.08x = 439.74 × 148.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.08x = 65,450.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,450.90/293.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.32

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