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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.60, 440.69 and 147.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.60, 440.69 and 147.45 is: 221.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.60 : 440.69 = 147.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.60/440.69 = 147.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.60x = 440.69 × 147.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.60x = 64,979.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,979.00/293.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.32

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