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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.81, 443.79 and 149.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.81, 443.79 and 149.64 is: 224.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.81 : 443.79 = 149.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.81/443.79 = 149.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.81x = 443.79 × 149.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.81x = 66,408.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,408.74/295.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.50

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