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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.41, 439.76 and 149.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.41, 439.76 and 149.05 is: 223.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.41 : 439.76 = 149.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.41/439.76 = 149.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.41x = 439.76 × 149.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.41x = 65,545.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,545.48/293.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.39

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