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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.94, 440.78 and 147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.94, 440.78 and 147.56 is: 221.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.94 : 440.78 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.94/440.78 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.94x = 440.78 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.94x = 65,042.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,042.97/293.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.28

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