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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.12, 439.38 and 146.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.12, 439.38 and 146.97 is: 220.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.12 : 439.38 = 146.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.12/439.38 = 146.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.12x = 439.38 × 146.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.12x = 64,575.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,575.68/293.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.31

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