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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.50, 440.37 and 149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.50, 440.37 and 149.14 is: 223.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.50 : 440.37 = 149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.50/440.37 = 149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.50x = 440.37 × 149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.50x = 65,676.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,676.78/293.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.77

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