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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.56, 440.56 and 147.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.56, 440.56 and 147.45 is: 221.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.56 : 440.56 = 147.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.56/440.56 = 147.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.56x = 440.56 × 147.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.56x = 64,960.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,960.57/293.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.29

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