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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.12, 439.84 and 148.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.12, 439.84 and 148.85 is: 223.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.12 : 439.84 = 148.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.12/439.84 = 148.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.12x = 439.84 × 148.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.12x = 65,467.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,467.98/293.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.35

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