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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.26, 440.09 and 149.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.26, 440.09 and 149.08 is: 223.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.26 : 440.09 = 149.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.26/440.09 = 149.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.26x = 440.09 × 149.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.26x = 65,607.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,607.33/293.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.72

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