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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.19, 439.65 and 146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.19, 439.65 and 146.88 is: 220.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.19 : 439.65 = 146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.19/439.65 = 146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.19x = 439.65 × 146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.19x = 64,575.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,575.79/293.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.25

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