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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.12, 440.91 and 149.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.12, 440.91 and 149.67 is: 224.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.12 : 440.91 = 149.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.12/440.91 = 149.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.12x = 440.91 × 149.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.12x = 65,991.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,991.00/294.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.37

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