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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.45, 439.90 and 149.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.45, 439.90 and 149.13 is: 223.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.45 : 439.90 = 149.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.45/439.90 = 149.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.45x = 439.90 × 149.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.45x = 65,601.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,601.91/293.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.56

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