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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.14, 440.93 and 147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.14, 440.93 and 147.80 is: 221.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.14 : 440.93 = 147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.14/440.93 = 147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.14x = 440.93 × 147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.14x = 65,170.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,170.93/294.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.56

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