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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.02, 840.08 and 149.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.02, 840.08 and 149.16 is: 223.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.02 : 840.08 = 149.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.02/840.08 = 149.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.02x = 840.08 × 149.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.02x = 125,302.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,302.72/560.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.75

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