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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.66, 360.90 and 149.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.66, 360.90 and 149.09 is: 223.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.66 : 360.90 = 149.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.66/360.90 = 149.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.66x = 360.90 × 149.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.66x = 53,806.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,806.58/240.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.58

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