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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.16, 439.42 and 148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.16, 439.42 and 148.68 is: 222.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.16 : 439.42 = 148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.16/439.42 = 148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.16x = 439.42 × 148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.16x = 65,332.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,332.97/293.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.86

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