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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.28, 241.86 and 149.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.28, 241.86 and 149.36 is: 206.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.28 : 241.86 = 149.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.28/241.86 = 149.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.28x = 241.86 × 149.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.28x = 36,124.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,124.21/175.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.09

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