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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.94, 442.60 and 148.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.94, 442.60 and 148.73 is: 223.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.94 : 442.60 = 148.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.94/442.60 = 148.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.94x = 442.60 × 148.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.94x = 65,829.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,829.38/294.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.20

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