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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.73, 442.90 and 149.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.73, 442.90 and 149.24 is: 223.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.73 : 442.90 = 149.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.73/442.90 = 149.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.73x = 442.90 × 149.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.73x = 66,099.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,099.69/295.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.51

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