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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.79, 441.09 and 149.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.79, 441.09 and 149.61 is: 224.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.79 : 441.09 = 149.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.79/441.09 = 149.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.79x = 441.09 × 149.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.79x = 65,991.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,991.47/293.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.62

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