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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.14, 439.63 and 148.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.14, 439.63 and 148.66 is: 222.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.14 : 439.63 = 148.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.14/439.63 = 148.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.14x = 439.63 × 148.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.14x = 65,355.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,355.40/293.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.95

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