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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.17, 439.33 and 148.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.17, 439.33 and 148.69 is: 222.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.17 : 439.33 = 148.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.17/439.33 = 148.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.17x = 439.33 × 148.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.17x = 65,323.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,323.98/293.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.82

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