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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.73, 360.42 and 149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.73, 360.42 and 149.20 is: 223.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.73 : 360.42 = 149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.73/360.42 = 149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.73x = 360.42 × 149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.73x = 53,774.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,774.66/240.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.38

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