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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.32, 439.77 and 149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.32, 439.77 and 149.14 is: 223.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.32 : 439.77 = 149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.32/439.77 = 149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.32x = 439.77 × 149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.32x = 65,587.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,587.30/293.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.60

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