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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.93, 440.58 and 149.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.93, 440.58 and 149.34 is: 223.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.93 : 440.58 = 149.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.93/440.58 = 149.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.93x = 440.58 × 149.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.93x = 65,798.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,798.43/293.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.86

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