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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.48, 439.40 and 148.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.48, 439.40 and 148.89 is: 222.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.48 : 439.40 = 148.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.48/439.40 = 148.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.48x = 439.40 × 148.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.48x = 65,421.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,421.52/293.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.92

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