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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.76, 440.74 and 149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.76, 440.74 and 149.44 is: 224.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.76 : 440.74 = 149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.76/440.74 = 149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.76x = 440.74 × 149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.76x = 65,864.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,864.19/293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.21

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