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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.61, 439.74 and 147.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.61, 439.74 and 147.09 is: 220.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.61 : 439.74 = 147.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.61/439.74 = 147.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.61x = 439.74 × 147.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.61x = 64,681.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,681.36/293.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.30

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