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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.43, 442.96 and 149.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.43, 442.96 and 149.01 is: 223.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.43 : 442.96 = 149.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.43/442.96 = 149.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.43x = 442.96 × 149.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.43x = 66,005.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,005.47/295.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.42

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