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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.61, 442.70 and 149.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.61, 442.70 and 149.17 is: 223.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.61 : 442.70 = 149.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.61/442.70 = 149.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.61x = 442.70 × 149.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.61x = 66,036.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,036.27/295.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.39

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