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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294, 441.17 and 149.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294, 441.17 and 149.73 is: 224.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294 : 441.17 = 149.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294/441.17 = 149.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294x = 441.17 × 149.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294x = 66,055.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,055.64/294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.68

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