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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.62, 443.07 and 149.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.62, 443.07 and 149.45 is: 223.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.62 : 443.07 = 149.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.62/443.07 = 149.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.62x = 443.07 × 149.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.62x = 66,214.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,214.60/295.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.99

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