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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.12, 840.09 and 149.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.12, 840.09 and 149.30 is: 223.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.12 : 840.09 = 149.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.12/840.09 = 149.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.12x = 840.09 × 149.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.12x = 125,424.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,424.69/560.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.92

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